How firmly you can squeeze your hand provides clinicians with a snapshot into your overall health—with studies consistently ...

Let’s be honest, how often do you consider your grip strength when training? Probably not a lot. We get it, there are way sexier things to think about, like how you’re going to smash your squat PB or ...

A strong handshake generally makes a good first impression, but there is more to your grip than conveying confidence and trustworthiness. Science points to a stronger grip as an important key to ...

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Grip strength is associated with greater longevity and lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Grip strength is also linked to strength training, such as pulling or carrying heavy weights. Exercises ...

You probably work your biceps and triceps on arm day, but are you remembering your forearms, too? The muscles in your forearms are responsible for a strong grip, as well as balancing out those other ...

Dead hangs have been flooding social media feeds with users claiming they have transformed their health with the simple exercise. It’s hailed as a “miracle move” for your posture, grip strength, ...

Lawrence Hayes has received funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), the Chief Scientist Office (CSO), the RS Macdonald Charitable Trust, and the Physiological Society.