If your grip gives out before your strength does, you're not alone. Sweaty palms, fatigue, and barbell loads can make it tough to hold on during heavy lifts, limiting both the weight you can move and ...

A snatch grip deadlift is an advanced variation of the traditional deadlift. The snatch grip is done with a wider grip on the barbell. Some weight lifters prefer a wider snatch grip because it’s more ...

IN THE NICHE sport of competitive gripping (yes, you read that right), few feats are as impressive as the double-plate pinch hold with two old-school York Barbell 45-pound plates. Plate pinching ...

When you first start doing deadlifts, you’re probably thinking about how hard they are for your back, your butt, your legs. But once the motion is second nature, another body part comes into play: ...

Talking about pencil grips may seem quaint now that we’re all nimbly texting and completing our patient forms and job applications online. But there are still plenty of settings — school among them — ...

Whether you're performing daily tasks — such as doing laundry — or lifting weights in the gym, a strong grip is key to your success. But have you ever wondered how strong your grip is? Well, a grip ...

Measly grip strength is one of the most common gripes when it comes to weightlifting. Think about it. How many times have you had to cut a deadlift set short because your hands are cramping up? Having ...

Every person reading this has, presumably, heard the phrase “grip it and rip” when it comes to hitting the golf ball. But does the saying actually hold true, or is it time to rethink the amount of ...

Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. During a Zoom interview, Maury Purnell, 85 ...