Level of Education of Students Involved

Undergraduate

Faculty Sponsor

David Lantis

College

Nursing

Discipline(s)

Kinesiology

Presentation Type

Poster Presentation

Symposium Date

Spring 4-25-2024

Abstract

In the realm of exercise, isometric and dynamic resistance training are some of the most commonly used methods of developing strength and muscular hypertrophy. This study aimed to determine which training method resulted in greater improvements in grip strength. Participants’ initial dominant hand grip strength was recorded on a hand grip dynamometer. Participants then completed four weeks of training, half participating in the isometric group, and the others in the dynamic group. Each exercise (3 each) was carried out three times a week for three sets of ten repetitions. At the end of the four weeks, participants' dominant hand grip strength was evaluated again through a hand grip dynamometer. The results were then run through a repeated measures ANOVA to evaluate the mean difference between the two groups pre- and post-data values. These values were then compared to determine a conclusion on which method of exercise–isometric or dynamic–resulted in the greatest improvements in grip strength.

Biographical Information about Author(s)

Michael Korn: I am an Exercise Science major and recreational bodybuilder. My goal is to help determine the most effective method of improving strength and hypertrophy.

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