Maintaining a firm grip helps you perform better at the gym and in everyday life. We spoke to experts about why it matters and how to improve your grip strength.

A seven-day grip plan using grippers, towel hangs and rice drills delivered measurable gains. Here’s what worked best ...

A major study of almost 4,500 older adults in China has revealed a significant connection between grip strength and cognitive function. The research suggests that how firmly older adults can squeeze ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A simple handgrip test may reveal more than muscle power in very old adults, offering insight into how ...

Handgrip strength test: simple squeeze predicts muscle, heart health, ageing, and cardiovascular risk.

Predicting your risk of a range of health outcomes – from type 2 diabetes to depression and even your longevity – is as simple as testing how tight your grip is. Grip strength refers to the power ...

When we talk about heart health, most people immediately think of blood pressure, cholesterol, or maybe even resting heart rate. But here's something you probably haven't thought about: your grip ...

Whether you want to crush HYROX or stay functional as you age, building resilient grip is the ultimate performance level-up. Ida Mathilde Steensgaard explains how to build hand and forearm strength.

Grip strength is an indicator of longevity, and testing your dead hang time can tell you how well your strength is holding up with age.

In A Nutshell Women aged 63-99 with the strongest grip had a 33% lower risk of death over eight years compared to those with the weakest grip The survival benefits held even for women who didn’t meet ...