17/10/2026
Little fun fact: stronger grip is linked with a lower risk of early death.
For a girl who mostly trains legs, this is unfamiliar territory. My stepsons are regularly shocked and appalled by my lack of arm training 🫣😂
But upper-body strength deserves some attention too—pull-ups challenge your back, shoulders, arms and grip.
And if my hands give up first- which they always do…the rest of me isn’t getting very far 😂
Dead hangs help build the grip strength and endurance to hold my body weight—one foundation for that first pull-up.
So I’m starting with hanging on. Literally.
With Robinson Gym, Wetherby
Fun fact disclaimer- This comes from an observational study —it’s an association, rather than proof that improving grip extends life.
So no promises that hanging about will add years to my life… but opening jars without asking my stepsons would be a nice start 😂
