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 ...

Want to know how healthy you are? There’s one health metric experts can look to for hints about everything from your cardiovascular risks to your brain health and even your risk of dying by any cause: ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." That's foolish from multiple standpoints. Right off the bat, you'll look unbalanced with a pair of big ...

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 ...

Rice bucket exercises are a simple yet effective way to strengthen your grip. They involve using a bucket filled with rice, ...

Poor grip strength can hurt your ability to lift big, fast and powerful. If your hands aren't strong, you'll have less force and stability in your movements. If you want to increase your Bench Press, ...

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 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 ...

You try to open a pill bottle and can’t get the top off, or maybe it’s getting harder to hold on to your dog’s leash. It’s common to have troubles with your grip as you age, but some factors—including ...

LOOKING TO LIVE longer? You might have heard how important it is to have a strong grip. A number of studies have found a correlation between grip strength and mortality risk—in other words, people who ...

Grip strength is increasingly recognized by researchers and clinicians as a functional vital sign. According to Pete Rohleder, a kinesiologist at Kansas State University, it reflects the cumulative ...