How Strong Is My Grip? — Key Takeaways
Straight arm and straight wrist during grip dynamometer squeezing maximizes force output — bending the wrist drains power.
Key takeaways
Average male grip strength on this machine is 66 kg
Average male grip strength on this machine is 66 kg
- Tester has run ~1,000 people at Australian fitness expos over 3 years
- Gymgoer Daniel hit 80-81 kg; tester's right arm hit 90.9 kg
Straight wrist from chest punch-down maximizes grip score
Straight wrist from chest punch-down maximizes grip score
- Bending the wrist while squeezing reduces grip power on dynamometer
- Start with arm at chest, punch toward ground, hold for 2-3 seconds
Non-dominant hand can be just as strong with pull-up training
Non-dominant hand can be just as strong with pull-up training
- Daniel (one-arm pull-up athlete) scored 81 left, 80 right — near even
- Tester's weak arm trails by 10 kg; imbalance varies per person
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In this video
- 1mIntro and Grip Machine Background
- 1mTechnique Explanation and First Attempt
- 2mGuest's Right-Hand Attempt
- 4mLeft-Hand Attempt and Symmetry Discussion
- 5mAttempt Frequency and Learning Effects
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