You try to open a pill bottle and can’t get the top off, or maybe it’s getting harder to hold on to your dog’s leash. It’s common to have troubles with your grip as you age, but some factors—including ...

If you’re on the lookout for a fresh and entertaining method to improve your grip strength and hand muscles, the Gripsner smart grip strengthener might just be what you need. This innovative device ...

You might be surprised by how many times a day you pick up or grasp an object, whether it’s a phone, doorknob, tablet, or utensil. I counted 15 times I reached for different things at my desk within a ...

When you think of strength training, you probably conjure up images of long, sturdy barbells adorned with rotund, heavy weight plates ready to either be pushed or pulled for the sake of growing muscle ...

If your grip is giving out before your muscles do, these benchmarks show where you stand ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. You probably work your ...

Protecting your hands during workouts is essential for both safety and performance. Gloves for gym help prevent painful blisters, calluses, and skin irritation while also offering a better grip on ...

Which gymnastic grips are best? Gymnastic grips are designed to do what any grip is designed to do: protect the hands. These grips are more specialized than the average grip, however, as they are ...