Grip Strength as a Predictor of Lifespan πͺ
Discover how your grip strength can indicate your potential lifespan and tips for building strength for longevity.

Peter Attia MD
21.1K views β’ May 23, 2025

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This clip is from episode #349 - AMA #71: Building strength and muscle mass: how to optimize training, nutrition, and more for longevity
In this clip, they discuss:
- Every 5kg Loss in Grip Strength = 16% Higher Risk of Death β Based on a global study of 140,000+ participants
- Weak Grip, Weak Body β Grip strength reflects your ability to do almost anything involving upper body effort
- Muscle Strength Outperforms Muscle Mass in Predicting Survival β Especially in adults 70β79 years old, strength correlated more closely with longevity
- Survival Curves Donβt Lie β Stronger individuals consistently had higher survival rates in long-term studies
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The Peter Attia Drive is a deep-dive podcast focusing on maximizing longevity, and all that goes into that from physical to cognitive to emotional health. With over 90 million episodes downloaded, it features topics including exercise, nutritional biochemistry, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimerβs disease, cancer, mental health, and much more.
Peter Attia is the founder of Early Medical, a medical practice that applies the principles of Medicine 3.0 to patients with the goal of lengthening their lifespan and simultaneously improving their healthspan.
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. I take conflicts of interest very seriously. For all of my disclosures and the companies I invest in or advise, please visit my website where I keep an up-to-date and active list of such companies. For a full list of our registered and unregistered trademarks, trade names, and service marks, please review our Terms of Use: https://peterattiamd.com/terms-of-use/
In this clip, they discuss:
- Every 5kg Loss in Grip Strength = 16% Higher Risk of Death β Based on a global study of 140,000+ participants
- Weak Grip, Weak Body β Grip strength reflects your ability to do almost anything involving upper body effort
- Muscle Strength Outperforms Muscle Mass in Predicting Survival β Especially in adults 70β79 years old, strength correlated more closely with longevity
- Survival Curves Donβt Lie β Stronger individuals consistently had higher survival rates in long-term studies
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About:
The Peter Attia Drive is a deep-dive podcast focusing on maximizing longevity, and all that goes into that from physical to cognitive to emotional health. With over 90 million episodes downloaded, it features topics including exercise, nutritional biochemistry, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimerβs disease, cancer, mental health, and much more.
Peter Attia is the founder of Early Medical, a medical practice that applies the principles of Medicine 3.0 to patients with the goal of lengthening their lifespan and simultaneously improving their healthspan.
Learn more: https://peterattiamd.com
Connect with Peter on:
Facebook: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDFB
Twitter: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDTW
Instagram: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDIG
Subscribe to The Drive:
Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveApplePodcasts
Overcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveOvercast
Spotify: http://bit.ly/TheDriveSpotify
Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TheDriveGoogle
Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. I take conflicts of interest very seriously. For all of my disclosures and the companies I invest in or advise, please visit my website where I keep an up-to-date and active list of such companies. For a full list of our registered and unregistered trademarks, trade names, and service marks, please review our Terms of Use: https://peterattiamd.com/terms-of-use/
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May 23, 2025
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