Comparison of Hand Grip Strength in Elite Rock Climbers and Novice Rock Climbers Using Dynamometer

Abstract

Objective: The objective is to compare the hand grip
strength in elite rock climbers and novice rock
climbers by using dynamometer.

Methods: Sample size of 30 rock climbers was taken in this
study, 15 of them were elite and other 15 were
novice climbers. Data collected from different
climbing arenas of Lahore. The hand grip
s t r e n g t h w a s m e a s u r e d b y h a n d h e l d
dynamometer. Three readings were taken from
each participant with the interval of one minute.
Participants were completed 5 seconds
maximum contraction with the arm in neutral
position. Grip strength was measured on lbs.

Results: Mean of hand grip of right side of elite was
173.16±44.97lbs and novice climbers were
141.13±38.81lbs. Statistically signicant
difference was noted (p-value 0.046). Mean of
hand grip of left side of elite was 160.29 ±56.46lbs
and novice climbers were 106.58±41.88lbs. The
difference was statistically signicant (p-value
0.006).

Conclusion: It is concluded that I have found statistically
signicant difference between right and left
hand grip strength of elite and novice climbers.