Dr. Attia and Dr. Huberman grip strength test

@peterattiamd is talking about strength assessment tests that they use at his clinic with @hubermanlab. One of the tests is a 2-minute grip strength test. If you’re a man you carry two dumbbells that total your bodyweight, and if you’re a woman you carry two dumbbells that total 75% of your bodyweight.

I weigh approximately 240lbs, so I carried two 120lb dumbbells for as long as I possibly could. I only lasted 70 seconds. I think this is way more difficult than being able to deadlift your bodyweight for 10 reps. There are very few people capable of passing this test. Try it out.

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[liquidgrooves]

Thank you fior this. I was trying to figure out how this is a standard . The reality is these are elite numbers he expects.

[seed.planted]

They must’ve made this up. I’d be absolutely shocked if they could do it themselves. I’m not sure people realize how much weight this is for it to be a “standard”

[kruszu]

According to his book Outlive it's at least 1 minute, not 2 - which makes it still big challenge but much more achievable!

[SuperMikeDitka]

They also said a 2minute hang from pull-up bar is were they want like a 40 year old male to be…to me that’s also wild…I’m 40, 6’3” 206, I’m in decent shape. My record is 1min 18sec. Go take an overhand grip on a pull-up and try to hang for TWO minutes dead hang. It’s very tough

[intensityjp]

40 yo weighing 140 and I rock climb at an intermediate level. Can do my bodyweight for around 60s. 120s is totally unreasonable for someone who doesn't train specifically for just farmer carry

[tonycrosby]

Of course the feasibility of it decreases with increased weight in a non linear way.

[Neo-tnmc]

Exponentially harder with Heavier weights

[coachpat]

Im a PT and also think this is way too much... As Attia works with sick people i wonder how many of the actually can do that...😅

[ardenpowers]

I got 66 seconds today with my body weight of 200.
I'm 73 Y.O., and have trained in the gym for about 48 years . . . No way could I do 120 seconds !!

[aethereal]

I worked in assisted living for 20 years. I guarantee you that none of the 100 yr olds living there can perform this test. And probably never could. 100. Think about that. lol.