Peter Attia· MD
and if we're testing strength I much prefer grip strength leg extension bench press
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and if we're testing strength I much prefer grip strength leg extension bench press
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we need much more rigorous tests than a six-minute walk test we need a test that is actually uh more of a submaximal test so if we're testing cardiorespiratory Fitness or some sort of peak aerobic fitness we have to do more than walking and if we're testing strength I much prefer grip strength leg extension bench press uh yeah again these can be done with machines they can be done very safely but we really need to test strength