Grip Strength Tester
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Description
Take control of your grip strength training with this advanced digital hand dynamometer/ grip strength tester. This device offers precise measurements, personalized tracking, and an easy-to-use interface, making it an essential tool for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and healthcare professionals alike.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Precision Measurement: Accurately measure grip strength up to 265 lbs (120 kg) with 0.2 lbs (0.1 kg) increments, providing detailed insights into your progress.
- Personalized Tracking: Store and track measurements for up to 19 users, with age and gender information for personalized analysis.
- Efficient & User-Friendly: Lightweight design, easy-to-read display, and adjustable handle length ensure comfortable and convenient use.
- Durable Construction: Built with high-quality materials for long-lasting performance.
- Versatile Applications: Ideal for various sports, fitness training, home use, and clinical settings.
Why Measure Grip Strength?
Grip strength is a key indicator of overall strength and longevity. It's crucial for athletes in sports like rock climbing, wrestling, calisthenics and gymnastics, and it plays a vital role in everyday activities. Research shows that grip strength can even predict future health and mobility.
More than just a Measurement Tool:
This digital hand dynamometer is also a valuable tool for:
- Tracking Progress: Monitor your improvement in pull-up bars, pulley exercises, and other strength training activities.
- Rehabilitation: Assess and track hand and forearm strength during recovery from injuries.
- Health Assessment: Use as a screening tool for upper body strength and overall health.
- Blood Pressure Management: Hand grip exercises can contribute to lowering blood pressure.
Product Specifications:
| Feature | Description/Value |
|---|---|
| Measurement Range | Up to 265 lbs (120 kg) |
| Increments | 0.2 lbs (0.1 kg) |
| User Profiles | 19 |
| Display | Digital LCD |
| Power Source | USB Rechargeable & Battery Powered (2x AAA batteries not included) |
| Other Features | Adjustable handle length, ergonomic design |
Take your training to the next level and monitor your progress with this accurate and user-friendly digital hand dynamometer. Order now and unlock your full potential!
What is a good grip strength for your age?
Grip strength is an important indicator of overall health and physical capability, with different benchmarks depending on age and gender.Â
Male Grip Strength
For younger men (ages 18-24), a good grip strength would fall in the normal to strong range, with values between 78.5-126.5 lb (35.6-57.4 kg). As they move into their late twenties and early thirties, the normal range stays roughly similar, but begins to slowly decline after age 34. For men in their 40s, good grip strength remains above 78 lb (35.4 kg), and by the time they reach their 50s and 60s, normal grip strength ranges between 62-105.6 lb (28.1-47.9 kg), with anything above these values considered strong. Beyond 70 years, good grip strength can still be above 46.9 lb (21.3 kg), although anything over 77 lb (35 kg) is strong for this age.
| MALE / Age | Weak | Normal | Strong |
| 18-19 | Less than 78.5 (35.6 kg) | 78.5-122.1 (35.6-55.4 kg) | More than 122.1 (55.4 kg) |
| 20-24 | Less than 81.0 (36.7 kg) | 81.0-124.5 (36.7-56.5 kg) | More than 124.5 (56.5 kg) |
| 25-29 | Less than 82.9 (37.6 kg) | 82.9-126.5 (37.6-57.4 kg) | More than 126.5 (57.4 kg) |
| 30-34 | Less than 79.2 (35.9 kg) | 79.2-122.8 (35.9-55.7 kg) | More than 122.8 (55.7 kg) |
| 35-39 | Less than 78.8 (35.7 kg) | 78.8-122.3 (35.7-55.5 kg) | More than 122.3 (55.5 kg) |
| 40-44 | Less than 78.1 (35.4 kg) | 78.1-121.7 (35.4-55.2 kg) | More than 121.7 (55.2 kg) |
| 45-49 | Less than 76.3 (34.6 kg) | 76.3-119.1 (34.6-54.0 kg) | More than 119.1 (54.0 kg) |
| 50-54 | Less than 72.4 (32.8 kg) | 72.4-111.5 (32.8-50.6 kg) | More than 111.5 (50.6 kg) |
| 55-59 | Less than 67.5 (30.6 kg) | 67.5-106.7 (30.6-48.4 kg) | More than 106.7 (48.4 kg) |
| 60-64 | Less than 66.4 (30.1 kg) | 66.4-105.6 (30.1-47.9 kg) | More than 105.6 (47.9 kg) |
| 65-69 | Less than 62.0 (28.1 kg) | 62.0-96.8 (28.1-43.9 kg) | More than 96.8 (43.9 kg) |
| 70-99 | Less than 46.9 (21.3 kg) | 46.9-77.2 (21.3-35.0 kg) | More than 77.2 (35.0 kg) |
Female Grip Strength:
For younger women (ages 18-24), a good grip strength would be in the range of 42-78 lb (19-35 kg), with values above this range considered strong. In their late twenties and early thirties, a normal grip strength hovers between 44.7-77 lb (20-35 kg), and starts to decline gradually with age. By the time women reach their 40s, normal values are around 40.9-71.3 lb (18.5-32.4 kg). For women in their 50s and 60s, good grip strength falls in the 33.9-68.2 lb (15.4-30.9 kg) range, with anything above considered strong. For older women beyond 70 years, having grip strength above 32 lb (14.5 kg) is good, with anything over 53 lb (24.5 kg) being considered strong.
| FEMALE / Age | Weak | Normal | Strong |
| 18-19 | Less than 42.2 (19.1 kg) | 42.2-68.2 (19.1-30.9 kg) | More than 68.2 (30.9 kg) |
| 20-24 | Less than 47.3 (21.5 kg) | 47.3-78.1 (21.5-35.4 kg) | More than 78.1 (35.4 kg) |
| 25-29 | Less than 56.3 (25.5 kg) | 56.3-91.1 (25.5-41.3 kg) | More than 79.1 (35.9 kg) |
| 30-34 | Less than 47.3 (21.5 kg) | 47.3-77.7 (21.5-35.2 kg) | More than 77.7 (35.2 kg) |
| 35-39 | Less than 44.7 (20.3 kg) | 44.7-75.0 (20.3-34.0 kg) | More than 75.0 (34.0 kg) |
| 40-44 | Less than 41.6 (18.9 kg) | 41.6-71.9 (18.9-32.6 kg) | More than 71.9 (32.6 kg) |
| 45-49 | Less than 40.9 (18.6 kg) | 40.9-71.3 (18.6-32.3 kg) | More than 71.3 (32.3 kg) |
| 50-54 | Less than 39.8 (18.1 kg) | 39.8-70.2 (18.1-31.8 kg) | More than 70.2 (31.8 kg) |
| 55-59 | Less than 38.9 (17.6 kg) | 38.9-69.3 (17.6-31.4 kg) | More than 69.3 (31.4 kg) |
| 60-64 | Less than 37.8 (17.1 kg) | 37.8-68.2 (17.1-30.9 kg) | More than 68.2 (30.9 kg) |
| 65-69 | Less than 33.9 (15.4 kg) | 33.9-59.8 (15.4-27.1 kg) | More than 59.8 (27.1 kg) |
| 70-99 | Less than 32.3 (14.7 kg) | 32.3-53.9 (14.7-24.4 kg) | More than 53.9 (24.4 kg) |
To Summarize
• Younger adults, particularly in their twenties and thirties, generally have higher grip strength compared to older age groups.
• Grip strength tends to gradually decline with age, but maintaining strength within the normal or strong range for each age group is an indicator of good physical health.
• Men typically have higher grip strength values across all age groups compared to women, which is reflective of general physiological differences in muscle mass and strength between genders.
