Discover why grip strength training is becoming medicine's newest vital sign and how weak hands predict serious health risks.

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

Experts say gait speed, grip strength, balance, and endurance are some of the strongest predictors of long-term independence.

Building strength after 60 can feel like an uphill battle—but it doesn’t have to be. After four decades in the fitness ...

Bear claws are unique among the keratin-based appendages. Discover their uses, characteristics, and impressive strength.

Grip is more than a tool for lifting — it’s a measure of long-term health. Research from the UK Biobank, covering over 500,000 adults, found that weaker grip strength was strongly linked to higher ...

Minnesota Gophers running back Darius Taylor (1) runs for a first down against as Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Omillio Agard (6) drags him down in the first quarter of a NCAA football game at ...

Studies suggest that a stronger gripping ability may help cut your risk of dementia. Here’s why. If you’ve ever had trouble opening a pickle jar, you know that it can make you feel momentarily ...

If the idea of strength training once conjured young men thrusting a barbell or popping out pullups, the tides have since turned: Lifting, even lifting heavy, has finally gained cultural cachet among ...

Apple is back with another limited edition iPhone accessory, this time a far more reasonably priced ergonomic grip that doubles as a stand for disabled users made by designer Bailey Hikawa. Following ...

These grip strength exercises are my favorites for building grip strength at home. I demonstrate 12 different grip strength exercises in this video. You don't need to use all of them, though. 12 ...

A forearm workout is an important part of an overall strength-training routine and is key to improving grip strength. Your forearm—the relatively small section of arm between your wrist and ...