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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 ...

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Grip strength is necessary to maintain mobility and independence as you age. Here are five ways to improve it.

Grip strength is associated with slower aging and better overall health.Abraham Gonzalez Fernandez/Getty Images Grip strength is associated with greater longevity and lower risk of cardiovascular ...

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: ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bad news: Your dad's rote exhortations that you develop that firm handshake that is so critical to surviving the corporate world appear to have fallen on deaf ears. According to a study conducted by ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. You probably work your ...