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The average of the highest readings from each hand, or sometimes just the dominant hand, is then recorded as the person’s grip strength. This can be measured in both kilograms or pounds.

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The authors analyzed data from a sample of 14,325 individuals (average age of 50 years; 45 percent male) from a nationally representative survey in South Korea.

Today, men that age had grips of only 101 and 99 pounds, the study found. Men 25-29 posted losses of 26 and 19 pounds. Women ages 20-24 showed smaller, but significant losses in their right hand grip.

In fact, the average grip strength for men ages 25 to 29 is nearly 26 pounds lower today than it was before. Related : The Better Man Project From Men’s Health —2,000+ Awesome Tips on How to ...

For example, a 20- to 34-year-old guy could apply 98 pounds of force when gripping with his right hand, but in 1985, a man of the same age could apply 117 pounds of force, on average.

Hands come in all different shapes and sizes. The average length of an adult male’s hand is 7.6 inches — measured from the tip of the longest finger to the crease under the palm. The average ...