Grip Strength

Understanding Grip: Why are Rope Climbs so Hard?

The orientation of the palm can determine which muscles are being utilized for grip strength. When holding onto a horizontal bar, the grip is supinated with palms facing away from the body, placing...

The Importance of Grip Strength as a Biomarker for Overall Health: Evidence and Recommendations

This article discusses the importance of grip strength in predicting and preventing falls, fractures, and other issues in older adults, as well as its role as a biomarker of general health and well...

The Benefits of Improving Your Grip Strength

In this article, Andrew Wilkinson, the founder of Monkee Grip, discusses the benefits of increasing grip strength. He highlights the importance of grip strength in preventing injuries, improving pe...

Beyond the Wall: Why Grip Strength is Essential for Obstacle Course Racing

This blog post is about the importance of grip strength in OCR training and how Monkee Grips can enhance an athlete's training. The post emphasizes that a strong grip is crucial in completing the o...

Grip Strength for Women: Why It Matters and How to Improve It

Andrew Wilkinson discusses the importance of women's grip strength and its impact on women's fitness. A strong grip is important for injury prevention, improved hand and wrist health, and increased...

How to Incorporate Grip Strength Exercises into Your Workout Routine

In this passage, Andrew Wilkinson, the founder of Monkee Grips, discusses how to incorporate grip strength exercises into a workout routine. He emphasizes the importance of having the right tools, ...

The Best Ways to Get a Stronger Grip

You can improve your grip strength and hand and wrist strength, reduce your risk of injury, and improve your performance in daily life and athletic pursuits by incorporating these exercises into yo...