Strong grip, strong life! Grip strength may not be the most popular topic of discussion in most fitness circles, but it is the unsung hero that drives all the other exercises you want to master: bigger chest, stronger legs, toned core. Without it, many of those exercises will not even be possible, and grip strength translates to real-life activities too, like carrying groceries, opening stuck jars, hugging the kids, or catching yourself when you’re about to fall.