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Objective: To evaluate the associations between body composition, handgrip strength, and step-based physical activity in women aged 65\u201375 years. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted in 246 community-dwelling women. Body composition, including Skeletal Muscle Index (SMI), was assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis. Handgrip strength was measured with dynamometry according to the Southampton protocol. Physical activity was evaluated using pedometers. Group comparisons and correlation analyses were performed. Results: Overweight or obesity was present in 75% of the participants. Reduced SMI was observed in 62.1% of women, while low HGS (&lt;20 kg) occurred in 78.0%. Women with normal SMI demonstrated significantly higher HGS values. HGS correlated positively with lean body mass and SMI but not with BMI. Participants achieving \u2265 5000 steps\/day showed significantly higher muscle mass indices and strength. 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