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Compression force measurement
Puristusvoima kertoo paljon kokonaisvoimasta ja toimintakyvystä. Mittaa otevoima puristusvoimamittarilla (dynamometri) ja seuraa tuloksia säännöllisesti – näet, vahvistuuko ote ja tukeeko arki treeniä, palautumista ja hyvinvointia.
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What is grip strength?
Grip strength is the ability to produce force with the hand and fingers by squeezing. It is a simple but informative measure that correlates widely with muscle strength and functional capacity. Therefore, grip strength is useful as part of the assessment of body composition and functional capacity: it complements information on muscle mass, fat percentage and fat accumulated in the midsection.
Why is grip strength important?
Good grip strength is directly related to everyday performance: carrying, opening, lifting and handling tools are easier. Research shows that reduced grip strength is associated with increased health risks and may indicate a decrease in muscle mass (sarcopenia), which increases the risk of falls and impairs functional capacity with age. In practice, grip strength is a small test of a big thing: muscle fitness, functional capacity and recovery.
In many sports, such as climbing, weightlifting and racquet sports, strong grip strength is significantly beneficial.
How is grip strength measured?
Grip strength is measured with a grip strength meter (dynamometer). You squeeze the device maximally, and the result is recorded in kilograms. The test is quick, painless and easy to repeat. It is suitable as part of a body composition measurement, where you can simultaneously get information about muscle mass, fat percentage and visceral fat level.
Grip strength measurement is included in all Puhti body measurements.
What factors affect grip strength?
Grip strength is affected by age, gender, muscle mass, training background, total load, and sleep and nutrition. Grip strength is often highest in young adults and declines with age, especially if muscle mass is not maintained. Men have stronger grip strength on average than women, usually due to greater muscle mass. Regular strength training, sufficient protein, and good recovery help maintain and improve grip strength. Chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis and diabetes can weaken grip strength.
How does developing grip strength support functional ability?
Strengthening grip strength maintains independence and reduces the risk of falls as you age. It supports sports performance (climbing, weightlifting, racket and ball games) and everyday ergonomics (wrist control, grip strength). When you have a good grip, the entire chain works better: the shoulder, core, and lower limbs do the work more controlled.
How to develop grip strength – effective exercises
Grip strength develops when you regularly load your grip and forearm muscles. Choose basic movements and add challenge to your grip.
- Grip-focused multi-joint movements: deadlifts, angled rows, chin-ups (without straps) – load your grip and back at the same time.
- Special exercises: hand presses (grippers), towel-wrapped grip for chin-ups, farmer’s walk, wrist flexions and extensions.
- Progression: 2–3 exercises per week, 3–4 sets per movement, gradually increase the load or challenge (weight, hold duration, more difficult grip).
Tip: vary the thickness of the grip, schedule the grip challenge at the beginning of the workout or in a separate section, and keep the technique under control – the grip will slip if the wrist “collapses”.
Practical tips for developing grip strength
- Train your grip strength 2–3 times a week; combine basic pull-ups and special movements.
- Hold your grip without straps whenever safely possible – let your grip do the work.
- Add protein to your diet with every meal and drink water evenly throughout the day.
- Track your progress: record your exercises (loads, hold duration) and measure your grip strength regularly.
- Take body measurements every 4–8 weeks – you will see how your grip strength develops.
- Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol – they impair recovery and muscle strength.
- Take care of stress management: short breaks, breathing and light walking improve your readiness for training.
Grip strength is a small measurement that tells you about the big picture: strength, functional ability and health. Develop your grip systematically, eat protein, sleep well and monitor the change with data. This is how the benefits are seen in everyday life and training – and carry far into the future.
How do you measure your progress?
- Grip strength meter (kg): measures the maximum grip with both hands, tracks the best result and trend.
- Body measurement: the grip strength measurement included in the body measurement tells you the starting level, and in future measurements you can see whether your choices support the development of strength.
- Training data: increased loads, longer hold times and better control in everyday tasks are signs of development.
Get started easily: buy a body measurement online and track the change in the MyJournal service. Results immediately – without an appointment.
When to see a professional?
If your grip strength is clearly weakening, your grip is failing in basic everyday tasks, or you have recurring pain in your wrist/forearm, make an appointment with a physiotherapist or doctor. A specialist will assess the cause, guide you through the exercises correctly, and help you avoid overloading. Bring the results of your body measurements and grip strength test to your appointment – the data will speed up planning.
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Frequently asked questions about body measurements
Note! The ID and mobile phone number must be the same on the InBody device. If you have entered something other than your ID number in the mobile phone field, the result cannot be found in the system and will not appear in your Oma Puhti report. In this case, we recommend repeating the measurement.
You can find your personal ID number at oma.puhti.fi under “Body measurements”.
The ID used on the measurement device changes between measurements. Use this changing ID code to identify yourself on the device instead of your phone number.
If the device was not connected via Bluetooth and you did not manually add the results, the results will not be delivered to you. You will need to visit the measurement point again.
If the device was not connected via Bluetooth and you did not manually add the results, the results will not be delivered to you. You will need to visit the measurement point again.
If you accidentally used your phone number on the device, your results have been forwarded to customer service for manual processing. These results will be available to you within approximately 2 days.
If you accidentally pressed the “guest measurement” button on the device, your results will not be saved in the system. In this case, you will need to repeat the measurement.
Puhti is not responsible for the InBody app; it is provided by the device manufacturer. You can still transfer results from our devices to the app as follows:
- Keep your mobile device close enough so you can reach it without stepping off the device.
- Perform the measurement as usual.
- At the end, scan the QR code on the screen to send your results to the app. If you step off the device, the screen resets and the QR code disappears.
Puhti is not responsible for the app’s technology, development or compatibility, and does not guarantee that results will be available in the InBody app.
It shows how much fat, muscle and water your body contains and how they are distributed across body segments. The report includes key metrics such as visceral fat (fat around internal organs), a muscle–fat assessment, fluid balance and waist-to-hip ratio. It also highlights asymmetries and muscle balance to help you target training and daily changes. Results are presented clearly to make goal-setting and follow-up easy.
Yes. InBody measurement is reliable when performed according to instructions and repeated under similar conditions. The method is based on multi-frequency BIA used widely in healthcare, and the devices are medical devices.
InBody 770 is a medical device (MDD/93/42/EEC) that measures body composition accurately and quickly using a patented method.
- Measurement time is 60 seconds.
- Measurement frequencies 1, 5, 50, 250, 500, 1000 kHz allow assessment of different tissues.
- Wide operating range: weight 10–270 kg, height 95–220 cm, age 3–99 years.
In total, 30 impedance measurements are taken at six frequencies across these segments: right arm, left arm, trunk, right leg and left leg.
Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) measures electrical conductivity – the varying resistance alternating current encounters in different parts of the body. Different tissues respond differently to current. Body water conducts electricity very well, while fat acts like an insulator.