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Could adding a few simple <\/em>grip strength exercises<\/em> help you unlock your fitness goals? We spoke to trainers to find out <\/em>how to improve your grip strength<\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

As a former college athlete, weight lifting was a staple in my training routine. And while I got familiar with the basics (squats, deadlifts, pull-ups), I didn\u2019t feel like I was mastering the movements. While some of my other teammates added weight plates or traded up dumbbells, I stayed stagnant\u2014struggling to increase the weight I was lifting. It wasn\u2019t until my strength coach made an observation that I learned why: My grip strength was seriously lacking.<\/p>\n\n\n

Honestly, I\u2019d never heard of grip strength. Turns out, I\u2019m not alone. According to experts, grip strength is often overlooked in the fitness world.<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cA lot of times, people think very basic when it comes to lifting\u2014such as biceps, triceps, back, shoulders, or even more basic, such as lower and upper body,\u201d explains Alyssa Lombardi<\/a>, a clinical exercise physiologist, certified personal trainer, running coach, and founder of Alyssa RunFit Coaching<\/a>. \u201cBut we forgot about all those tiny accessory muscles and tendons that also help us get strong.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re a weight-lifting newbie or simply looking for ways to up your fitness game, grip strength is the foundation for everything. I spoke to two experts to learn everything you need to know about why and how to improve grip strength. See what they had to say, below.<\/p>\n\n\n

What Is Grip Strength?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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So, what even is grip strength?\u00a0 \u201cGrip strength is the maximum force you can generate with your forearm muscles,\u201d says Danielle Gray<\/a>, NASM-certified personal trainer and founder of Train Like A Gymnast<\/a>. \u201cGrip strength allows you to hang and hold on to things as well as pull horizontally and vertically.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

In more technical terms, it\u2019s the force your hand and upper body can make by closing a fist, Lombardi explains. \u201cGrip strength is an easy and very basic way to measure upper body strength,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n\n\n

What Are the Benefits of Improving Grip Strength?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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While it may sound technical, there are a few good reasons you should care about grip strength. \u201cGenerally speaking, the stronger your grip strength measurement is, the stronger your upper body is,\u201d Lombardi says. \u201cA lot of times if someone has a weak grip strength, their overall upper body strength is going to be low. If your hands and wrists are weak, then you may not be able to lift as much in the gym.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

That\u2019s also because your grip strength affects your lifting technique too. \u201cIncreasing your grip strength by doing things such as wrist exercises or squeezing a squishy ball can increase strength in the little muscles going up your forearms, which will help you hold onto and lift more weight in the gym,\u201d Lombardi adds.<\/p>\n\n\n

I can attest to this being true: Just a few weeks of wrist exercises, and I felt like I could conquer any weight being thrown at me. Not into hardcore lifting? Improving your grip strength can help with other activities, including yoga, tennis, baseball, rock climbing, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n

But the grip strength benefits don\u2019t stop there. \u201cImproving your grip strength can help your overall health and endurance,\u201d Gray says. \u201cIt\u2019s incredibly important for back strength as well\u2014if your grip strength doesn\u2019t allow you to pull well, you can\u2019t increase your back strength or improve your posture as much. It can also indirectly help boost your confidence from increased strength and new personal records.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

In fact, studies have shown that grip strength is a key biomarker of overall health. Research<\/a> shows that grip strength is indicative of overall strength, upper limb function, bone mineral density, malnutrition, cognitive impairment, depression, sleep<\/a> problems, diabetes, multimorbidity, and quality of life. In addition, one study<\/a> found that better grip strength was associated with better cardiac structure and function, which can decrease the chances of cardiac hypertrophy and remodeling. As a result, better grip strength is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular events. One study<\/a> even found that better grip strength was associated with a longer, healthier life.<\/p>\n\n\n

How to Measure Grip Strength<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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So we know what grip strength is and why it\u2019s important, but how exactly do you measure grip strength? \u201cThis is usually done with a grip strength is measured by a dynamometer,\u201d Lombardi says. \u201cIt is a little hand-held machine that basically calculates how much force you can squeeze with your hand.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

But a dynamometer isn\u2019t your only option. Lombardi recommends measuring grip strength by doing a simple dead hang on a bar for time, squeezing something isometrically for a certain length of time, or testing it with pull-ups and tracking your progress over time. \u201cOr you can work on a ninja-warrior-esque upper body course where you\u2019re traversing across different obstacles.\u201d (Monkey bars at a playground totally count!)<\/p>\n\n\n

Any of these options are suitable for measuring grip strength, so choose the method that sounds most enjoyable to you. After all, consistency is most important\u2014especially when you\u2019re trying to develop muscles. Pick a method that you\u2019ll stick with throughout the duration of your trial.<\/p>\n\n\n

The Best Exercises to Improve Grip Strength<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ready to improve your grip strength? Here are the best exercises to do so, according to fitness experts.<\/p>\n\n\n

1. <\/strong>Ball Squeezes:\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n

For this, you\u2019ll need to take a small squishy ball like a stress ball or tennis ball. You can also purchase a grip strength training tool<\/a> for this purpose. Make a fist, and squeeze it for three sets of 10 reps. Switch hands, repeat.<\/p>\n\n\n

2. Wrist Curls<\/h3>\n\n\n

Hold a small dumbbell (start with something between 2-5 lbs) in one hand and rest<\/a> your arm on a table. Without moving your arm, raise your hand up and down only using your wrist muscles, says Lombardi. Aim to complete three sets of 15 reps each.<\/p>\n\n\n

3. Finger Ball Pushes<\/h3>\n\n\n

Hold a ball a little smaller than a soccer ball in your hand. (A playground ball<\/a> is perfectly sized.) Press down one finger at a time into the ball going through each of your fingers. Lombardi recommends repeating this grip strength exercise three times on each hand.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

4. <\/strong>Dead Hang<\/h3>\n\n\n

Find a horizontal bar (like the one used for pull-ups at the gym or a monkey bar at a playground) and hang with your thumbs around the bar for as long as possible (read: your hands should be fully gripped around the bar). Gray suggests marking the length of time you were able to hold and trying to beat it the next time you train.<\/p>\n\n\n

5. Farmer Carry<\/h3>\n\n\n

\u00a0Hold heavy dumbbells or kettlebells in each hand (Gray says in total, they should be half of your body weight, so 32.5 pounds each if you\u2019re 150 pounds), To perform the exercise, stand up tall, squeeze your shoulders down and back, and walk for one minute without rocking, wobbling, or side bending. See how long you can walk for and try to beat it the next time you train.<\/p>\n\n\n

6. Barbell Curl Ups<\/h3>\n\n\n

To perform this grip strength exercise, Gray says you need to hold a body bar or a barbell with both hands, wrists facing forward. Keeping your arms straight, flex your wrists, and curl the bar 20 times with control.<\/p>\n\n\n

7. <\/strong>Tennis Ball Circles and Squeezes\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n

Another one of Gray\u2019s favorite pieces of grip strength equipment? A tennis ball. Find a tennis ball or lacrosse ball, keep your arm straight out in front of you and squeeze the ball 10 times, then make circles with your wrist while maintaining a squeeze clockwise and counterclockwise 10 times. Repeat on the opposite side.<\/p>\n\n

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