{"id":345341,"date":"2026-03-18T09:42:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T09:42:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/345341\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T09:42:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T09:42:11","slug":"will-smith-57-just-posted-a-grip-strength-score-most-men-never-reach-heres-how-to-improve-yours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/345341\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Smith, 57, Just Posted a Grip Strength Score Most Men Never Reach \u2013 Here\u2019s How to Improve Yours"},"content":{"rendered":"

Will Smith<\/a> has just put up a grip strength<\/a> score most men never come close to. In a new video<\/a> alongside fitness YouTuber Browney, the actor takes on a series of strength and conditioning challenges \u2013 including a grip strength test using a hand dynamometer. Smith records a score of 77kg.<\/p>\n

Average Grip Strength Scores for Men<\/p>\n

To put that into context, average grip strength for men aged 50 to 59 sits at around 46kg. That puts Smith more than 30kg above the norm for his age group.<\/p>\n

\"tableWhy Grip Strength Is Important<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not just a party trick, either. Grip strength is increasingly recognised as a key marker of overall health and longevity. And research published in The Lancet<\/a> found that lower grip strength is linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death.<\/p>\n

In other words, strong hands often reflect a strong body.<\/p>\n

So how do you build it?<\/p>\n

How to Build Grip Strength<\/p>\n

The good news is that grip strength responds well to simple, consistent training. Exercises like dead hangs<\/a>, farmer\u2019s carries<\/a>, heavy rows and deadlifts<\/a> all place significant demand on the hands and forearms<\/a>, helping develop crushing strength.<\/p>\n

Even small tweaks \u2013 like holding onto the bar for longer at the end of a set or reducing reliance on lifting straps \u2013 can make a noticeable difference over time.<\/p>\n

For a breakdown of the best grip strength exercises, we’ve got you covered:<\/p>\n

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