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Strength testing – Handgrip dynamometer

Strength testing – Handgrip dynamometer . What equipment will you use? What are the pre-test procedures? What are the instructions? How do you record / measure the results? How do you compare results? What are the advantages / disadvantages of each test? . Fitness testing methods.

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Strength testing – Handgrip dynamometer

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  1. Strength testing – Handgrip dynamometer • What equipment will you use? • What are the pre-test procedures? • What are the instructions? • How do you record / measure the results? • How do you compare results? • What are the advantages / disadvantages of each test?

  2. Fitness testing methods • Flexibility (Sit & Reach test) • Strength (Grip Dynamometer) • Aerobic Endurance (Various tests) • Speed: 35m sprint • Speed and agility (Illinois agility run) • Anaerobic power (Vertical jump test) • Muscular endurance(1 minute tests) • Body composition (Various tests)

  3. Strength: Grip dynamometer • Measures static strength (kg) • Adjust grip bar on dynamometer • Arms by sides • Squeeze for 5 secs • Keeping arm still • 3 attempts each hand. 1 min. rest in-between

  4. Strength : Grip dynamometer

  5. Advantages and Disadvantages • Advantages • Easy to do • Quick • Easily compare to normative data • Disadvantages • Only applies to squeezing muscles in arm • Need equipment • Need to adjust grip bar for accurate result

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