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Hand Grip Strength Test

Purpose: To measure combined gripping strength of the hands which is needed to fire weapons, apply restraints, and control or subdue violent inmates. Grip strength also has a moderately high correlation with the total strength of 22 other muscles of the body. Thus, measurement of hand grip strength gives an indication of the overall strength level of an individual.

Procedure: The applicant should be in the standing position with the head facing forward and the arms relaxed at the side. From this position, the applicant squeezes a hand grip strength dynamometer maximally and quickly for up to 5 seconds.

Scoring: The applicant's score is the sum of the best trial for the right hand and the best trial for the left hand. Applicants must equal or exceed a minimum score of 51 kilograms.