Key summary pointsAimDoes a multicomponent agility training improves handgrip strength (maximum force and rate of force development) in healthy older adults and what is the link between handgrip strength dimensions and agility in healthy older adults?FindingsNeither maximum handgrip strength nor rate of force development of handgrip strength in healthy older adults is influenced by a 1-year multicomponent agility training. However, maximum handgrip strength and rate of force development are associated with agility performance measured via the agility challenge for the elderly.MessageHandgrip strength is not influenced by multicomponent agility training but could serve as an indicator for agility performance in older adults.