Handgrip Strength in Young Adults: Association with Anthropometric Variables and Laterality

• Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health Vol. 17; no. 12; p. 4273
• Main Authors: Zaccagni, Luciana, Toselli, Stefania, Bramanti, Barbara, Gualdi-Russo, Emanuela, Mongillo, Jessica, Rinaldo, Natascia
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 15.06.2020; MDPI
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Age; Anthropometry; Body mass index; Body measurements; Cross-Sectional Studies; Exercise; Female; Functional Laterality; Hand Strength; Handedness; Humans; Influence; Italy; Male; Manual workers; Questionnaires; Sexes; Values; Young Adult; Young adults; Italy; body composition; anthropometry; handgrip strength; sports practice; handedness; physical activity

The measurement of handgrip strength (HGS) is an indicator of an individual’s overall strength and can serve as a predictor of morbidity and mortality. This study aims to investigate whether HGS is associated with handedness in young adults and if it is influenced by anthropometric characteristics,...