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Old 05-19-21, 01:00 PM  
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Grip Strength (2021)

I've been noticing more articles about grip strength being a predictor or assessment tool for both mental and physical health.

Here is a video and a couple of articles:

A Stronger Hand Grip Is Linked To Better Health And Increased Longevity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tXplUrq67w

How Strong Your Grip Is Says A Lot About Your Health
https://www.iflscience.com/health-an...t-your-health/

How to Improve Your Grip Strength
https://www.healthline.com/health/grip-strength

Some believe that certain grip exercises can lower blood pressure.

I bought one of those grip dynamometers and did the tests. Depending on the chart you look at (and they all don't agree). I'm normal to low normal. I need to "get a grip!"

Notes: Warm up your arms, hands and wrists before testing. You have to measure in the same position each time to measure improvements. The grip gadget is harder to use if you have longer nails. And - don't use hand lotion before the test.
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Old 05-19-21, 01:13 PM  
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Interesting!

I don't know about the validity of the research, but my dad did a lot of fishing when he was young and had a REALLY strong grip in both hands. Lived to be 89, despite a lot of health issues.

I've been doing a warmup with lightweight indian clubs lately and am very pleased at the improvements I've noticed. Hand strength is better, but I also find them an all body workout, especially if you go for a long session.

I've kept to just short sessions, and even that has made a difference.
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Old 05-20-21, 04:42 AM  
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Thank you for this. I think that I've told you before, but if I haven't, I'll say it now, I love your posts. You always post the most helpful and interesting info.
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Old 05-21-21, 02:40 PM  
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Thanks for sharing this post, it was an interesting read. I will try to implement some of their suggested exercises to improved grip strength.
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Old 05-22-21, 10:18 AM  
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Thank you for this. I think that I've told you before, but if I haven't, I'll say it now, I love your posts. You always post the most helpful and interesting info.
Thank you! I love to learn new fitness things. (You can teach an old dog new tricks, LOL!)

We have a chin-up bar and I should gt back to the hanging from the bar exercise.
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Old 08-09-21, 10:04 AM  
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Talking Old thread alert!!!!

thank you for the post.

Our exercises affect more than I even think.

this must be why doctors have you squeeze their two middle fingers, I did not associate my grip strength with this procedure.

I'm glad i went looking and found this as having a reason, knowing what I'm doing helps me connect to my exercise. Glad I'm picking up Indian clubs because at least they are a fun thing to do..

maybe I can carry more grocery bags in the house also instead of making 5 trips to the car, to the steps into the house. agghhh
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