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 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) 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 Strength : Grip dynamometer Score Males (15-19) (Kg) Females (15-19) (Kg) Excellent 52+ 31+ Good 47-51 28-31 Average 44-46 25-27 Below average 39-43 20-24 Poor <39 <20 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