# grip strength Apparently its a strong indicator of overall health # Handeful Grip Strenght test. #Log #QuantifiedSelf - 2025-08-05 11:07 - R 80.6 lbs L84.2lbs (sitting down, with hands as though on pianos or hovering above) - below average ## Suggested exercises - elastic bands - [[climbing]] - engage the fingers in yoga # **Average grip strength (dominant hand):** - **20–29 years:** ~47–52 kg (104–115 lbs - **30–39 years:** ~45–50 kg (99–110 lbs) - **40–49 years:** ~43–48 kg (95–106 lbs) Non-dominant hand grip strength is typically about **5–10% lower** than the dominant hand. **Grip strength classifications:** - **Excellent:** >56 kg (123 lbs) - **Good:** 48–56 kg (106–123 lbs) - **Average:** 40–48 kg (88–106 lbs) - **Below average:** 32–40 kg (70–88 lbs) - **Poor:** <32 kg (70 lbs) These norms can vary depending on source and methodology, but they're widely accepted guidelines based on dynamometer testing. Grip strength tends to peak in the late 20s to early 30s and then gradually declines. ## Related - [[my hands]] - [[aging]] - [[climbing]]