Handgrip strength
Handgrip strength has been studied in 11 papers since 2019: 11 observational studies in people; 1 in the past year. The newest paper, Jun 1, 2026: “Handgrip strength and risk of common infections and sepsis: Two prospective cohorts with proteomic mediation analysis”.
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See all 11 papers on handgrip strength
At a glance
The findings reach people, from one lab or study. 3 independent labs in 3 countries.
“There was no suggestion of an interaction between HGS and BMI to support the healthy obese hypothesis.”
1 of its findings points the other way.
- 3 independent labs in 3 countries
- 1 finding against
- Funders: Diabetes UK and 4 more
- Humans11
What did studies of handgrip strength find?
1Studies of handgrip strength measured 1 outcome; the most studied are Adverse effect of obesity on outcomes (1 study).
Adverse effect of obesity on outcomes
no changein humans1
1 study
Adverse effect of obesity on outcomes
no changein humans1
Handgrip strength was not clearly linked with adverse effect of obesity on outcomes in humans (interaction with body mass index).
“There was no suggestion of an interaction between HGS and BMI to support the healthy obese hypothesis.”
Humansinteraction with body mass index
Journal of the American Heart Association
What is handgrip strength linked with?
1Studies link handgrip strength with 1 measure, most often mortality (2 studies).
Mortality
downin humans1upin humans1−54% less likely to die
2 studies
Mortality
downin humans1upin humans1−54% less likely to die
Handgrip strength is linked with a lower risk of mortality in humans (highest vs lowest tertile of handgrip strength) (53.9% less likely to die).
“Men in the highest third of handgrip strength were 53.9% less likely to experience death than those in the lowest third.”
Humanshighest vs lowest tertile of handgrip strengthmens
Asia-Pacific journal of public health
Handgrip strength is linked with a higher risk of mortality in humans (model including all four functional measures).
“In women, lower-body performance (HR 1.66, CI 1.15-2.41) followed by grip strength (HR 1.38, CI 1.02-1.89)”
Humansmodel including all four functional measures15 yearsfemales
BMC geriatrics