Stronger Hands linked to a Healthier Heart
The PURE study published on The Lancet showed grip strength was a stronger predictor of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality than systolic blood pressure. Each 11-pound decrease in grip strength over the course of the study was linked to a 16% higher risk of dying from any cause, a 17% higher risk of dying from heart disease, a 9% higher risk of stroke, and a 7% higher risk of heart attack.
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FAQs
What's grip strength?
Grip strength basically tells you how strong your forearm muscles are. It is an indicator of muscular strength, representing the maximum force or tension generated by the forearm muscles. This metric serves as a valuable screening tool for assessing both upper body and overall strength. Its effectiveness is heightened when repeated measurements are conducted over time to monitor performance trends.
Why your grip strength matters?
A strong grip is tied to a LONGER, and HEALTHIER life.
- Higher handgrip strength is associated with lower blood pressure, lower triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood), lower blood sugar, and higher HDL (good) cholesterol. - A study of American Journal of Preventive Medicine
- The findings show that every 5kg decline in grip strength was associated with a 16% increased risk of death from any cause; a 17% greater risk of cardiovascular death; a 17% higher risk of non-cardiovascular mortality; and more modest increases in the risk of having a heart attack (7%) or a stroke (9%). - The study, published in The Lancet
What's the average grip strength for males and females?
Average grip strength for male and female differs from ages.
How to improve grip strength?
There are 3 major types of grip strength you can improve.
- Crush: This refers to the strength of your grip using both your fingers and palm.
- Pinch: It refers to how firmly you can pinch something between your fingers and thumb.
- Support: Support refers to how long you can hold onto something or hang from something.