Importance of Grip Strength

In scientific research, grip strength is considered to be a central dimension of health and a reliable indicator of fitness. Based on dozens of studies, men with a stronger grip…
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• Have better cardiovascular health
• Score better on IQ tests
• Have better mental functioning
• Are more athletic
• Are more socially aggressive and dominant in a positive way (financial success)
• Are more likely to age well (remain mobile and active)
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So are men with a stronger grip also better marriage material? After all, all of the above are basically Darwinian fitness indicators. Whether females consciously realize it, they want their future husband to be a healthy provider and strong protector. And they don’t want to pass on dumb-guy, pantywaist genes. One study of over 5000 men did find that guys with a strong grip are more likely to marry. The study noted: “…women may be favoring partners who signal strength and vigor when they marry.”
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