Grip Strength Diagnostic
The "Check Engine Light" for Athletes 50+
Dynamometer Input
Protocol: Use the highest of 3 attempts per hand.
Awaiting handgrip dynamometer data for peer decile comparison...
GRIP
Research Protocol: Neuromuscular Integrity
The Mortality Proxy
Extensive studies (UK Biobank/PURE) demonstrate that grip strength is a more accurate predictor of cardiovascular health and all-cause mortality than systolic blood pressure in the 50+ cohort. It measures the integrity of the Neuromuscular Junction (NMJ), the system that bridges nerve signals to muscle action.
[Image of the neuromuscular junction structure]Athletic Standards (KG)
- Elite: 54+ kg
- High Performance: 46 - 53 kg
- Optimal: 38 - 45 kg
- At Risk: < 28 kg
Female athletes: Optimal range is 28-35kg. Elite is 36kg+. Scores below 18kg indicate clinical sarcopenia risk.