LABORATORY EXERCISE 1

A COMPARISON OF ABSOLUTE AND RELATIVE ENDURANCE HOLDING TIME

Objective

        To observe the difference in static endurance holding time when utilizing absolute and relative strength measures.

Equipment

        Hand grip dynamometer

        Stopwatches

Procedures

        1. The class will divide into groups of three:

             Subject

             Timer

             Recorder

        2. Using the preferred hand each subject in the group establishes maximum grip strength through maximum contraction.  The middle score will be utilized as the maximum grip strength.  Your instructor will demonstrate the use of the hand grip dynamometer (Figure 1-1-1).

Reproduced from:

Vaughn, C., & Johnson, R. (1984). Laboratory experiments in exercise physiology: Measurement / evaluation / application (pp. 10-13). Dubuque, IA: Eddie Bowers Publishing Company. Copyright Ⓒ 1984, by eddie bowers publishing company