Table 1.
Baseline characteristics and handgrip strength of subjects and P value of the t test
| Hand variables | athletes (n=40) | Non-athletes (n=40) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 23.39(2.69) | 24.82(2.22) | 0.037* |
| Body Height (cm) | 1.82(10.12) 177.04(6.90) | 0.001** | |
| Body mass (kg) | 85.25(11.18) | 73.35(10.23) | 0.001** |
| Lean body mass (kg) | 77.7(9.82) | 65.55(7.61) | 0.001** |
| Body fat (%) | 8.71(2.04) | 10.31(3.05) | 0.007* |
| BMI (kg x m−1) | 24.42(1.88) | 23.36(2.77) | 0.021* |
| Handgrip strength | |||
| DH (kg) | 48.15(7.98) | 39.70(5.88) | 0.001** |
| NDH (kg) | 45.64(7.21) | 37.78(5.72) | 0.001** |
| Handgrip-height ratio | 0.257(0.03) | 0.224(0.03) | 0.001** |
| Handgrip-weight ratio | 0.568 (0.08) | 0.547(0.08) | 0.269 |
Definition: BMI; body mass index. DH: dominant hand. NDH: non dominant