Use a hand grip dynamometer or similar grip tool to measure grip strength, often comparing one hand at a time. It’s used as a simple recovery marker because grip tends to drop after hard training, poor sleep, or inadequate recovery, and tracking it can help flag when you’re not fully recovered.
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“You can buy a hand grip dynamometer. Now, these are anywhere between $20 to $100 anywhere.”
Andrew Huberman · Essentials: How to Assess & Improve All Aspects of Your Fitness | Dr. Andy Galpin · Sep 17, 2026 · 11:43 · YouTube ↗