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Grip strength is the force applied by the hand to pull on or suspend from objects and is a specific part of hand strength. Optimum-sized objects permit the hand to wrap around a cylindrical shape with a diameter from one to three inches. Stair rails are an example of where shape and diameter are critical for proper grip in case of a fall. ...read more from Wikipedia

Fast Facts:

• --The best way to increase grip strength is through exercise and by increasing muscle strength.¹
• --Its 3 types are: the Pinch Grip, the Crush Grip, and the Support Grip.²
• --It is critical for rock climbers and martial artists.²

Top Resources on Grip Strength

• NotSoBoringLife: Guide To Grip Strength
• About.com: How To Increase Your Grip Strength
• WikiAnswers: How Do You Improve Grip Strength?
• Neil Ohlenkamp (via JudoInfo.com): Developing Grip Strength
• British Society for Rheumatology: Low Grip Strength Is Associated With Bone Mineral Density And Vertebral Fracture In Women
• The Johns Hopkins University: Grip Strength Protocol
• Critical Bench: Grip Strength Will Help Your Bench

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ About.com: How To Increase Your Grip Strength
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} NotSoBoringLife: Guide To Grip Strength

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