During a Zoom interview, Maury Purnell, 85, hangs in the air, firmly grasping a trapeze bar, answering questions and smiling, no less. He manages it all in a plaid button-up shirt instead of gym ...

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

You might not realize it, but understanding how to build grip strength—the force in your hands and lower arms—is vital for day-to-day life. Whether you’re lifting weights, hefting a tennis racket, or ...

Our muscles weaken as we age. Measuring hand grip strength with a device known as a dynamometer is an excellent way to measure grip strength. Data now states that grip strength is an indicator of ...

Dear Doctors: I am a 46-year-old woman, and I recently moved to be closer to my family. I have a new doctor who surprised me by talking about grip strength. She said it’s an important measure of ...

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

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Shoppers say this handy little gadget "really works" — and it's on sale for under $20 (Photo via Amazon). Got a weak grip? If you're noticing your strength isn't what it used to be, there could be an ...

Climbing ropes is a difficult challenge that has haunted young athletes, from middle-school PE class to military recruits, for generations. You need to develop two things to master climbing rope, ...

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. A large, diverse cohort study shows that muscle strength, especially grip strength, may signal ...