ABSTRACT
This study evaluated the effect of instruction on handgrip strength in males and females and re-evaluated the Caldwell Regimen for measuring grip strength. Three sets of handgrip instructions were used to evaluate 18 men and 17 women, ranging in age from 18 to 31 years. The results showed, unlike previous measurements on finger pinch strength, that subjects were able to maintain the ±10% bandwidth and that different instructions for force generation resulted in varying maximal grip force. Therefore, instructions used should be precise, consistent, reported along with the results, and reflect the intended use of the data.
