Grip strength - the basics

As has been said many times before the strength of a handshake is the first contact, so to speak, most have with a strong grip but t he history of grip strength, as we will show, goes right back to the beginnings of strength sports. That's without any impact the study of human physiology, anatomy and biology might impart.

From tearing packs of cards and bending of steel, such as six inch nails, it has developed into sporting grip events and competitions as well as assisting athletes to improve thier game.

Pages will be added, with your help, on it's lifts and feats, it's athletes and their training, the records and history. We welcome your input.