Muscular strength - The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance
The test for muscular strength is the grip strength dynamometre test
How to conduct the test
Advantages
Disadvantages
The test for muscular strength is the grip strength dynamometre test
How to conduct the test
- The athlete using their dominant hand applies as much grip pressure as possible on the dynamometer
- The assistant records the maximum reading (kg)
- The athlete repeats the test 3 times
- The assistant uses the highest recorded value to assess the athlete’s performance
Advantages
- Minimal equipment required
- Simple to set up and conduct
- Can be conducted almost anywhere
Disadvantages
- Specialist equipment required
- Assistant required to administer the test