A brief review of handgrip strength and sport performance
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Title
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
Publisher
NSCA National Strength and Conditioning Association
School
School of Medical and Health Sciences
RAS ID
27070
Abstract
A brief review of handgrip strength and sport performance. J Strength Cond Res 31(11): 3187–3217, 2017—Tests of handgrip strength (HGS) and handgrip force (HGF) are commonly used across a number of sporting populations. Measures of HGS and HGF have also been used by practitioners and researchers to evaluate links with sports performance. This article first evaluates the validity and reliability of various handgrip dynamometers (HGD) and HGF sensors, providing recommendations for procedures to ensure that precise and reliable data are collected as part of an athlete’s testing battery. Second, the differences in HGS between elite and subelite athletes and the relationships between HGS, HGF, and sports performance are discussed. © 2017 National Strength and Conditioning Association.
DOI
10.1519/JSC.000000000000214
Access Rights
free_to_read
Comments
Cronin, J., Lawton, T., Harris, N., Kilding, A., & McMaster, D. T. (2017). A brief review of handgrip strength and sport performance. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 31(11), 3187-3217. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002149