The ability to get a good grip on a handrail, jar lid, grocery bag, tennis racket, or golf club—or wayward grandchild—is primarily an indicator of the strength of your forearm muscles. But it’s also much more than that: Your handgrip says something about your overall muscle mass and fun...
Get a Grip
Hand strength can reveal a lot about your health
July 28, 2023
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