Grip strength is one of the strongest predictors of longevity and independence as we age. A woman in her 40s should be able to carry ~75% of her bodyweight in her hands for a minute. Why? Because that strength now = opening jars, preventing falls and fractures, and staying independent for the decades to come. Carries don’t just train your hands. They train your core, posture, legs, coordination, and nervous system - the stuff that actually keeps you living life to its fullest. Train for your fut