Ruth Snyder

Have you ever shaken the hand of a coal miner or a carpenter? You may find they have strong, sometimes even crushing, handshakes. This is due to years of working with their hands and forearms, creating good grip strength. And, why are the best American Ninja Warriors also rock climbers? They, too, have good…

Have you ever stubbed or broken a toe? It seems to take forever to heal while you hobble around a lot and easily lose your balance. The reason you lose your balance is that the most important muscles for balance, the dorsiflexor muscles, are in the lower leg (shin) and foot. Their role is…