# How to increase strength in GTA 5 fast

> To increase strength in GTA 5 story mode, win fistfights and play tennis or golf. Each character trains separately, so train the one you play.

To increase strength in GTA 5 story mode, use melee combat and sports. The fastest way is to start fistfights — punch enemies or pedestrians in a quiet area and keep fighting — and to play tennis and golf matches. Michael, Franklin and Trevor each have their own Strength stat, so train the character you want to improve.

## Ways to raise Strength in story mode

1. **Melee fights.** Every punch that lands counts. Fighting groups of enemies during missions or in free roam builds the stat quickly. Expect police attention if you start fights in public.
2. **Tennis.** Matches at the tennis courts (for example, at Michael's house) give steady Strength gains without wanted levels.
3. **Golf.** Rounds at the Los Santos Golf Club also contribute.
4. **Character choice.** Each protagonist has separate stats, so train the character you play most.

GTA Online has a separate Strength stat for your online character; it also grows through normal melee play in missions.

Strength affects how hard you hit, how much damage you take in melee and how well you climb and hold on.

## Lung capacity

Lung capacity (how long you can stay underwater) rises by swimming underwater. Dive at a beach or in a pool and stay submerged for as long as the bar allows, then repeat.

## FAQ

**How do I increase lung capacity in GTA 5?**
Swim underwater regularly. The longer you stay submerged, the faster the stat goes up.

**How do I increase Franklin's strength in GTA 5?**
Switch to Franklin and train him the same way: fistfights and tennis or golf. Training Michael or Trevor doesn't raise Franklin's stat.

**How long does it take to max out strength in GTA 5?**
It depends on how much melee and sports you do. Focused fistfights and tennis matches fill the bar much faster than ordinary missions.

**What does strength do in GTA 5?**
Higher Strength means harder punches, less melee damage taken and better climbing.

**Do stats stay after finishing the story?**
Yes. Your characters keep their stats, and you can continue training them in free roam.

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