Gym accessories

Straps & grips

Which grip aid, if any, fits your exercise and limitation?

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Understand what grip strength can indicate

Yes, in a 140,000 person study, each 5 kg lower grip strength meant about a 16% higher risk of dying, a better predictor than blood pressure. But it is a marker, not a proven lever: training grip alone is not shown to lower risk. The response is getting stronger overall.

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