Happy Wednesday, !

When's the last time you thought about your grip strength?

If the answer is “never”… that’s normal.

But the research on this one is hard to ignore.

In a large study published in The Lancet, researchers followed nearly 140,000 adults across 17 countries.

Here’s what they found:

For every 11-pound drop in grip strength, the risk of dying from any cause increased by 16%.

They also saw higher risks of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular disease.

Even more interesting?

Grip strength was a stronger predictor of mortality than blood pressure.

So what’s actually going on here?

It’s not really about your hands.

Grip strength is more like a snapshot of your overall physical function—

your muscle mass, nervous system, coordination, and how well your body handles load.

In other words…

It reflects how well your body is holding up over time.

The good news: it’s VERY trainable! 

Here are a few simple ways to build it:

Farmer's carries: Pick up something heavy (dumbbells, kettlebells, even loaded grocery bags) and walk. Make sure your posture is good!

Dead hangs: Grab a bar and hang, holding on as long as you can.

Plate pinches: Pinch a weight plate between your fingers and thumb and hold it at your side.

Start with 2–3 sets, twice a week, and build from there.

Zooming out for a second…

This isn’t about having a stronger grip.

It’s about building a body that stays capable, stable, and resilient as you age.

If you want help doing that in a structured, straightforward way, that’s exactly what we focus on inside Our Better Movements Community

I help busy men and women in their 30s, 50s, and beyond who feel stiff, weak, and inconsistent with workouts. build real strength with efficient workouts, improve how their body moves so everyday tasks feel easier, and gain confidence without needing extreme routines.

If you want the details, you can check it out here: https://rsomaperformance.heightsplatform.com/pages/lead-magnet-page-for-better-movements-community

Keep up the good work,

Coach Lu

Ludwight Rigueur, SMTh, SMTr, LMT, PMT, Qigong Instructor

Rigueur Soma Performance

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