Comparative Analysis of Grip Strength between Military Personnel and Civilian Adults

PURPOSE:This study compared the grip strength of young adult male soldiers who had undergone military training with civilian adult males by indirectly examining the impact of military training on the grip strength and overall muscle mass.Grip strength, an essential biomarker for overall health and crucial combat abilities, was explored within the demanding conditions of military service. METHODS:The research measured the grip strength of soldiers actively serving in the military and compared it with data from healthy civilian males in their twenties to determine if a structured training regime significantly enhances grip strength more than a typical civilian lifestyle.The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics with the means and group differences assessed using a t-test (p < .05).An online survey was conducted among the military group to self-assess the changes in grip strength before and after enlistment to gauge the awareness of such changes.