Hand Dynamometer test
The hand dynamometer is a test that measures the maximum strength within the forearm muscle. This type of test is good for sports that require the hands to be used for throwing, lifting and catching.
How to carry out the test
-The participant should hold the dynamometer in the hand to be tested, with the arm at right angles and the elbow by the side of the body.
- The handle of the dynamometer is adjusted if required - the base should rest on first metacarpal (heel of palm), while the handle should rest on middle of four fingers.
-When ready, the participant squeezes the dynamometer with
maximum effort, which is maintained for about 5 seconds.
Advantages:
Test is a simple and easy way to administer both right and left handed individuals.
- The dynamometer is widely used and it is an accept strength testing device.
Disadvantages:
- It only takes into account the strength in the forearm.
- The hand grip dynamometer has to be adapted to hand size.
Reliability:
The test's reliability applies to level in which a test is consistent and stable in measuring what it is intended to measure. "Reliability will depend on how the test is carried out and the individual's level of motivation to perform the test" (Brian Mac- Hand grip test, 2013).
From this website, I have learnt that reliability is being able to show dependable results as well as them being consistent.
Validity:
"The test's validity relates to the degree in which the test actually measures and what it claims to measure. This test provides a mean to monitor the effect of training on the athlete's physical development" (Brian Mac- Hand grip test, 2013).
From this website, I have learnt that validity is a measurement method and it is there to make sure that what you are measuring is what is supposed to be measured.
Sources: http://www.topendsports.com/testing/tests/handgrip.htm
This is a video demonstrating how to do the hand grip test correctly.
The hand dynamometer is a test that measures the maximum strength within the forearm muscle. This type of test is good for sports that require the hands to be used for throwing, lifting and catching.
How to carry out the test
-The participant should hold the dynamometer in the hand to be tested, with the arm at right angles and the elbow by the side of the body.
- The handle of the dynamometer is adjusted if required - the base should rest on first metacarpal (heel of palm), while the handle should rest on middle of four fingers.
-When ready, the participant squeezes the dynamometer with
maximum effort, which is maintained for about 5 seconds.
Advantages:
Test is a simple and easy way to administer both right and left handed individuals.
- The dynamometer is widely used and it is an accept strength testing device.
Disadvantages:
- It only takes into account the strength in the forearm.
- The hand grip dynamometer has to be adapted to hand size.
Reliability:
The test's reliability applies to level in which a test is consistent and stable in measuring what it is intended to measure. "Reliability will depend on how the test is carried out and the individual's level of motivation to perform the test" (Brian Mac- Hand grip test, 2013).
From this website, I have learnt that reliability is being able to show dependable results as well as them being consistent.
Validity:
"The test's validity relates to the degree in which the test actually measures and what it claims to measure. This test provides a mean to monitor the effect of training on the athlete's physical development" (Brian Mac- Hand grip test, 2013).
From this website, I have learnt that validity is a measurement method and it is there to make sure that what you are measuring is what is supposed to be measured.
Sources: http://www.topendsports.com/testing/tests/handgrip.htm
This is a video demonstrating how to do the hand grip test correctly.