Table 3 Grip and quadriceps endurance (% Change in force = mean of last three repetitions/mean of first three repetitions) and fatigue index
From: Handgrip and quadriceps muscle endurance testing in young adults
% Change in grip strength | % Change in quadriceps torque | Grip fatigue index+ | Quadriceps fatigue index* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
(Kg) | (Nm) | |||
Mean (±SD) | Mean (±SD) | |||
All | 75 (±7.2) | 84.1 (±9.5) | 29.8 (±10.9) | 18.1 (±9.7) |
Males | 77.1 (±5.3) | 77.9 (±9.6) | 28.1 (±8.3) | 22.8 (±9.6) |
Females | 73.2 (±8.5) | 87.9 (±7.4) | 31.2 (±13.1) | 15.2 (±8.9) |