Handgrip Strength Test

Purpose

Isometric grip dynamometry measured with calibrated equipment and a standardized position.

Equipment

Calibrated grip dynamometer

Protocol

Use a chosen standardized position, handle setting, cue and alternating trial schedule; record each hand separately and report the maximum per hand. A common Southampton variant uses three trials per hand.

Interpretation

Higher kg reading indicates greater dynamometer-recorded grip force. Norms must consider age, sex, device and measurement protocol.

Safety

Avoid when gripping contraindicated or acutely painful; document device, position and units.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Handgrip Strength Test measure?

Isometric grip dynamometry measured with calibrated equipment and a standardized position.

How should I interpret Handgrip Strength Test results?

Higher kg reading indicates greater dynamometer-recorded grip force. Norms must consider age, sex, device and measurement protocol.