08/06/2026
Grip strength is one of the most overlooked performance metrics.
It’s your connection to the bar, the rig, the rope, and every heavy carry. If your grip fails first, your performance usually does too.
At Clark Custom Therapy, grip strength is more than just a number — it’s a way to identify performance limitations, strength deficits, and asymmetries.
A noticeable difference between your right and left hand can reveal compensation patterns, previous injuries, or side-to-side weaknesses that may be limiting performance.
Know your numbers:
• Clinical benchmark (sarcopenia screening):
• Women: 39 lb
• Men: 56 lb
• Performance goal (healthy trained athletes):
• Women: 70–100+ lb
• Men: 110–160+ lb
The goal isn’t just to be above a cutoff.
The goal is to build strong, symmetrical grip strength that transfers to better performance, durability, and long-term resilience.
✅ Test both hands.
✅ Know your numbers.
✅ Train your weak side.
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