Hold on! I'm coming to get you!!!!

From the clip it would seem that grip strength is very crucial skill on the part of mountain climbers but what about us mere mortals that have to climb the daily ladders of success? Is it useful to us? Damn skippy!

"Grip strength is the force applied by the hand to pull on or suspend from objects and is a specific part of hand strength...Grip strength is a general term also used by strength athletes, referring to the muscular power and force that they can generate with their hands. In athletics, it is critical for rock climbers and in competitions such as the World's Strongest Man. Grip strength training is also a major feature in martial arts, and can be useful in various professions where people must work with their hands." -Wikipedia.

Grip strength tends to be the limiting factor on deadlifts when the weight gets heavier and the reason why pull-ups suck so much after doing so many repetitions. Improving your grip allows you to work longer and increase your overall work capacity. It also has applications in your daily life. Nothing sends a strong message like a firm handshake. Thus, grip strength even helps make a good impression on Wall Street!

Some great simply tips to improving your grip: towel pull-ups, using a wider bar when doing presses or deadlifts, Captains of Crush grip strengtheners are just a few.

When the shit hits the fan, you want to be able to pull yourself up over a ledge with a 30lbs ruck sack on your back, or more importantly be able to hold on the to the hand of that loved one dangling for dear life. Dropping weights is one on thing-letting go of someone into a horde of flesh-eating zombies is another. Get to work now. You never know who may depend on that grip of yours.