Ep 199 – The 5 Best Grip Strength Exercises for Men Over 40

How strong is your grip and when was the last time you actually trained it?In Episode 199 of the Over 40 Alpha Podcast, Funk Roberts breaks down why grip strength deserves a place in every man’s training after 40 and reveals his 5 best exercises for building stronger hands, forearms, and a more capable body.You'll learn the different types of grip strength, how to test your grip, why simply holding dumbbells during workouts isn't the same as deliberately training it, and how exercises like dead hangs, kettlebell swings, and Farmer's Carries can build strength that transfers beyond the gym.Funk also reveals why Farmer's Carries are his #1 grip exercise for men over 40 and introduces the upcoming Farmer Strong 28-Day Challenge. GET FARMERS STRONG 28 DAY CHALLENGE PROGRAM HERE <=Listen to This Episode on Your Favorite Podcast Platform:Listen on Over 40 Alpha Podcast WebsiteSpotify: iTunes: YouTube Over 40 Alpha Podcast: In This Episode You'll DiscoverWhy your grip is your connection to strengthWhy grip should be deliberately tested, trained and retestedThe difference between crush, support, pinch, wrist/forearm and dynamic gripFunk's 5 best grip exercises for men over 40Why kettlebell swings create a unique dynamic grip challengeHow to progress into dead hangsWhy Farmer's Carries are Funk's #1 choiceHow carries train far more than your handsThe difference between max grip and carry gripWhy exposing weaknesses is GOOD after 40The 7 biggest grip-training mistakesHow Farmer Strong uses different carry variations, including forward and backward loaded walkingThe episode explicitly distinguishes five types of grip and recommends developing them progressively rather than trying to attack everything simultaneously.EPISODE TIMELINE00:00 – The 5 Best Grip Exercises for Men Over 40Why Funk created this episode and the story behind Farmer Strong.02:40 – Your Grip Is Your Connection to StrengthWhy strong legs, back and shoulders don't help much if you can't hold onto the load.05:40 – Are You Actually Training Your Grip?The difference between using your grip and deliberately developing it.07:56 – Why Grip Strength Matters As You AgeThe dynamometer, measuring maximal grip force and why grip is commonly used as an indicator of muscular strength and function.10:52 – Grip Strength & Health ResearchFunk discusses observational research linking lower grip strength with adverse health outcomes — while emphasizing correlation does not equal causation.14:00 – The 5 Types of Grip StrengthCrush grip, support grip, pinch grip, wrist/forearm strength and dynamic grip.22:07 – Funk's Top 5 Grip Exercises Begin23:43 – #5: Reverse Curls, Zottman Curls & Extensor WorkWhy training both sides of the forearm matters.25:01 – #4: Plate & Brick PinchesA humbling way to expose and improve pinch-grip weakness.29:04 – #3: Heavy Kettlebell SwingsDynamic grip, grip endurance, explosive power and conditioning.36:04 – #2: Dead HangsUsing your own bodyweight to challenge support grip and how beginners can progress into them.40:43 – #1