Abstract

Background: Hand grip strength has been an indicator for determining strength. Objective : The purpose of study was to found out correlation of hand grip strength with height and weight in cricket players. Material and Methods: Total 30 healthy cricket players (15-25 years), from district sport academy, regularly practicing from last 3 years at university level and who don’t have any abnormality of upper arm or any neurological problem, history of fracture of hand were included. Measurement of hand grip strength with help of S ahens hand grip digital dynamometer was done. Mean of three reading was taken as final reading. Standing height was measured using a scale mounted on a wall, in a barefooted subject in centimeter. Weight was taken using a standardized weighing scale with the subject in minimum sports regular clothing. Result: It was found that there was positive correlation observed between hand grip strength with height and weight in cricket players. Conclusion: Proper training for maintaining height and weight will increase in hand grip strength. It will further lead to better strength and performance in cricket activities like batting, bowling, throwing, fielding.

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