✊ The Overlooked Power of Grip Strength

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The Overlooked Power of Grip Strength

You don’t hear guys talking about grip training much… but maybe we should.

Here’s why grip strength matters more than you think:

• It’s a Performance Booster: Weak grip limits your deadlifts, rows, pull-ups—even your push-ups suffer when your wrists fatigue early.

• It’s Linked to Longevity: Studies show that grip strength correlates with overall health and even lifespan in older adults.

• It Prevents Injuries: Stronger hands, wrists, and forearms stabilize your entire upper body during lifts and daily movement.

Want to improve it? Add farmer’s carries, dead hangs, and wrist curls to your weekly routine. Your strength—and handshake—will thank you.

Momentum Builder:

Win the Day Before It Starts

One of the best ways to stay on track? Decide your plan the night before.

• Lay out your gym clothes.

• Prep your meals.

• Schedule your workout like a meeting.

Waking up without a plan is how we end up skipping workouts, grabbing fast food, or letting stress run the show. Start winning the day before the sun even rises.

Question from Our Readers:

“How often should I train each muscle group?”

– Jason, 48, from Houston

Great question.

Here's a simple breakdown:

• Twice per week is the sweet spot for most guys. It gives you enough stimulus to build muscle while allowing for recovery.

• Use push/pull/legs or upper/lower splits to make this happen over 3–4 training days.

• For beginners or busy weeks, once per week can work—just train with higher intensity and focus on full-body workouts.

Recovery matters as much as training. Hitting each muscle 2x/week with good effort beats random workouts any day.

Fit Trivia: Which Hall of Fame wide receiver was known for training with bricks to improve his hand strength and catching ability?

Answer: Jerry Rice! The NFL legend was famous for his brutal offseason training—including catching bricks to develop elite-level hand strength and control. No wonder he holds almost every receiving record in the book.

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Editor: Michael Pender

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