Correlation Between Body Mass Index and Handgrip Strength and Handgrip Endurance Among Young Healthy Adults

Das, Anupi; Dutta, Marami

doi:10.18410/jebmh/2015/568

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“…Muscular endurance depends largely on the availability of nutrition for the muscle (Smrithi et al, 2012). Likewise, factors such as cardiorespiratory fitness, skeletal muscle function, blood flow and temperature of the muscle can also affect muscular endurance (Das et al, 2015). Along with basic and instrumental activities of daily living, HGS is essential to many sports such as rock climbing, wrestling, handball, tennis, swimming and so on, and it is thus regarded as a factor in maximizing performance and control (Vassilis, 2012).…”

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Interdependence of body mass index with handgrip strength and endurance among apparently healthy teenagers

Hammed¹,

Obaseki²

2018

Turkish Journal of Kinesiology

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This study investigated the relationship of body mass index (BMI) with handgrip strength and endurance among apparently healthy Nigerian Teenagers. A total of 200 secondary school students participated in this study. Body height and body weight were measured with a wallmounted stadiometer in meters (m) and bathroom weighing scale in kilogram (kg) respectively. Body mass index (BMI) was then calculated using the formula weight (kg)/height (m 2). An electronic handgrip dynamometer was used to measure handgrip strength (HGS) in kg and handgrip endurance (HGE) in seconds (s). The relationship of BMI with HGS and HGE was analyzed using Pearson's product moment coefficient of correlation. Then, differences in BMI, HGS and HGE across gender categories were analyzed using the independent sample t-test. The outcome of this study showed that BMI correlated proportionately and significantly (p < 0.05) with HGS and HGE. Also, a significant difference (p < 0.05) exists in HGS and HGE across gender characteristics. This study therefore concluded that BMI is a determinant of HGS and HGE among apparently healthy Nigerian Teenagers and thus, could be considered as a marker of nutritional and health status, as well as physical fitness of these individuals. Also, a gender difference does influence HGS and HGE among apparently healthy Nigerian Teenagers.

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Interdependence of body mass index with handgrip strength and endurance among apparently healthy teenagers

Hammed¹,

Obaseki²

2018

Turkish Journal of Kinesiology

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“…Often overlooked or taken for granted, the strength of one's grip plays a key role in injury prevention and overall strength development. [4,13] According to German Sports Scientist Jurgen Weinick, "The characteristic structure of the hand is related to its function as a grasping tool." "Biomechanical measurements such as handgrip dynamometer also allow sports coaches to appreciate the bioenergetics and efficiency of sports movements; training can then aim to achieve a maximal energetic output with minimal expenditure of energy, avoiding at the same time possible fatigue and stress lesions in the locomotory system".…”

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Handgrip strength as determinant of upper body strength/physical fitness: a comparative study among individuals performing gymnastics (ring athletes) and gymnasium (powerlifters)

Ruprai¹,

Tajpuriya²,

Mishra³

2016

Int J Med Sci Public Health

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Background:This study was conducted on two different exercising groups, that is, gymnasium (powerlifters) and gymnastics (ring users). Although the type of physical activity is different, but both of the groups require stamina and coordination of central nervous system and skeletal muscles. In the two groups, the muscle strength of the upper body is remarkable and the handgrip has to be effectual for holding rings (gymnastics) and weights (gymnasium). Also, the time for which the grip can be maintained, which determines the endurance of the individual.Objective: To find the difference in handgrip strength (HGS) and handgrip endurance (HGE) among the two physically active groups. Materials and Methods:This study was conducted on a total of 75 subjects, divided into three groups of 25 each, namely, gymnastics, gymnasium, and control, that is, non-exercising group. Anthropometric hand measurements and skinfold thickness, forearm circumference, and forearm muscle were taken with HGS and HGE. Statistical analysis was then done to draw inference. Result:The study revealed statistically significantly high HGS and HGE in exercising group, in comparison to the control group, also the HGS was maximum in the gymnasium group (p < 0.0001). Moreover, the forearm circumference and the forearm muscle area were maximum (p < 0.0001) and the skin fold thickness was found to be the least in the gymnasium group. The study revealed positive correlation among HGS and HGE with forearm muscle mass. Thus, the study concluded the positive effect of physical activities on HGS and the weight training of the muscles increases their efficiency due to more acquisition of strength and development. Conclusion:In view of the fact that our day-to-day activities, a consistent assessment of handgrip forms an integral part of rehabilitation, not only to assess the strength of muscles involved in gripping but also to apply as a tool in rehabilitating patients with variable levels of hand injuries and in many clinical conditions such as diabetes. Can be implemented as a useful parameter by the coach in their fitness and training program.

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“…This suggests that BMI influences HGS. Related studies also showed that low BMI is associated with poor HGS and vice versa [3,16]. The implication of this is that being younger may be responsible for recording low BMI because of the low percentage of muscle mass resulting in poor HGS.…”

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“…In effect, many HGS studies in young healthy individuals have revealed that anthropometrics such as body height, body weight, BMI, hand length, hand circumference and grip span are positively associated with HGS [16]. A significant positive correlation between BMI and HGS and handgrip endurance in different weight groups among apparently healthy male and female individuals has been reported [3]. Similarly, a significant positive correlation of dominant HGS with age, body height, body weight, BMI and hand span of the dominant hand in males and females has also been found [1].…”

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Relationship between anthropometrics and handgrip strength among Nigerian school children

Hammed

Agbonlahor

2017

Biomedical Human Kinetics

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SummaryStudy aim: Was to investigate the relationship of anthropometrics with handgrip strength (HGS) among Nigerian school children. Material and methods: A total of 200 school children participated in this study. An electronic handgrip dynamometer was used to measure handgrip strength (HGS) in kg. Body height and body weight were measured with a wall-mounted stadiometer in meters and a bathroom weighing scale in kg, respectively. Body mass index (BMI) was then calculated using the formula weight (kg)/height (m 2 ). Also, hand span of both hands was measured from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the small finger with the hand opened as wide as possible. The distance from the distal wrist crease up to the base of the middle finger was taken for palm length and the distal wrist crease to the tip of the middle finger was considered for the measurement of hand length. However, the relationship between HGS and anthropometric parameters was analyzed using Pearson's product moment coefficient of correlation. Results: The outcome of this study showed that hand and palm length correlated disproportionately and insignificantly (p > 0.05) with both dominant and non-dominant HGS. Also, hand span was found to be a disproportionate correlate of HGS, though such a correlation was only significant (p < 0.05) with dominant HGS. However, BMI and handedness were observed to associate proportionately and significantly (p < 0.05) with HGS. Conclusion: This study therefore concluded that the most important determinants of HGS among Nigerian school children are BMI, handedness and hand span, and thus could be considered as markers of nutritional and health status, as well as physical fitness of these individuals.

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Correlation Between Body Mass Index and Handgrip Strength and Handgrip Endurance Among Young Healthy Adults

Cited by 10 publications

References 13 publications

Interdependence of body mass index with handgrip strength and endurance among apparently healthy teenagers

Interdependence of body mass index with handgrip strength and endurance among apparently healthy teenagers

Handgrip strength as determinant of upper body strength/physical fitness: a comparative study among individuals performing gymnastics (ring athletes) and gymnasium (powerlifters)

Relationship between anthropometrics and handgrip strength among Nigerian school children

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