Talking about pencil grips may seem quaint now that we’re all nimbly texting and completing our patient forms and job applications online. But there are still plenty of settings — school among them — ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. As we’ve discussed before, there are three ways to hold onto a barbell if you’re worried your grip is going to slip. You can use straps; you can face ...

In high school I had one of those hand springy things you squeeze to improve your grip. I thought it would build my forearms. My friend had one with a built-in counter so he could track his reps. As ...

Measly grip strength is one of the most common gripes when it comes to weightlifting. Think about it. How many times have you had to cut a deadlift set short because your hands are cramping up? Having ...

IN THE NICHE sport of competitive gripping (yes, you read that right), few feats are as impressive as the double-plate pinch hold with two old-school York Barbell 45-pound plates. Plate pinching ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." That's foolish from multiple standpoints. Right off the bat, you'll look unbalanced with a pair of big ...

Every person reading this has, presumably, heard the phrase “grip it and rip” when it comes to hitting the golf ball. But does the saying actually hold true, or is it time to rethink the amount of ...

In the complex formula of compound bow shooting form, grip is the thing that bowhunters mess up most often, and it’s also the factor that can have the most dramatic impact during a high-stress ...

Deadlifts are a great way to work almost half the muscles in your body—your hamstrings and back especially. But if you can’t hold onto the bar, it’s hard to benefit. Here are a few tips especially for ...

Tires are the only point of contact between a vehicle and the road. Astute motorists monitor tire pressure and watch for tire damage. When it’s time to replace tires, they consider tread design, tire ...

Every new piece of technology reveals something new and interesting about the golf swing. When it comes to grip pressure—meaning, how hard you should squeeze the grip while you swing—we started with ...