Fitnesskg
Grip strength
Optimal
Men > 40 kg, women > 25 kg (also over 60)
Why
A proxy for whole-body strength; in PURE every 5 kg drop meant +16% mortality — a stronger predictor than blood pressure.
How often
Yearly with a hand dynamometer (€20).
What moves it
Strength training, dead hangs, farmer's carries; protein, creatine.
Last reviewed: 6 September 2026
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