Does Grip Strength Really Help You Live Longer?

Check out Brilliant for a free 30-day trial + 20% off an annual premium subscription!! https://www.brilliant.org/IHA/ ---- *Follow Us!* https://beacons.ai/instituteofhumananatomy ---- More Videos! ➡️ Carpal Tunnel Syndrome & the Median Nerve https://youtu.be/ippeYQleaQY ➡️ Are YOU Missing a Muscle??? https://youtu.be/yc1VgVw7F9w ➡️ Relocating My Patient's Finger https://youtu.be/2URI8VJX_kY --- In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy talks about the importance of grip strength. He covers the key muscles involved, why it's important, and how it impacts us as we age. Plus, you'll pick up some great tips on incorporating grip strength exercises into your workout routine! --- 0:00 - 1:20 Why There Are So Many Muscles in the Forearm 1:21 - 2:28 Grip Strength, Aging, and Longevity. 2:29 - 4:43 Superficial Muscle That Contribute to Grip Strength: Flexor Digitorum Superficialis 4:44 - 6:02 Every Rock Climbers "Favorite" Muscle: Flexor Digitorum Profundus 6:03 - 6:40 The Important Muscles of Your Thumb: Flexor Pollicis Longus 6:41 - 6:59 The Carpal Tunnel: The Median Nerve that Causes Carpal Tunnel 7:00 - 8:26 The Role of Maintaining a Strong Grip as You Age 8:27 - 9:27 The Benefits of Greater Grip Strength Mixed with Physical Activity 9:28 - 11:59 Ways of Properly Implementing Grip Strength into Your Workout Music I Use: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: BUSAOIS32QDSBSVV #instituteofhumananatomy #gripstrength #workout