Grip Strength: Age Trend
Grip strength rises sharply through adolescence, peaks in the 30s, and declines with age. Note: youth (ages 9-17) and adult norms come from different studies, the gap between ages 17 and 20 is a source boundary.
Data source: iGRIPS (International norms for adult handgrip strength) About this study
Data source: Tomkinson et al. (Eurofit) About this study
Grip Strength Strength Trend
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Grip Strength Median Values
| Age | Male (kg) | Female (kg) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 15.5 | 14.4 |
| 10 | 17.1 | 15.8 |
| 11 | 19.2 | 17.6 |
| 12 | 21.7 | 19.5 |
| 13 | 25 | 21.6 |
| 14 | 29.3 | 23.4 |
| 15 | 33.7 | 24.7 |
| 16 | 38 | 25.6 |
| 17 | 42 | 26.4 |
| 20.5 | - | |
| 24.5 | 49 | 30 |
| 34.5 | 50 | 31 |
| 44.5 | 48 | 30 |
| 54.5 | 44 | 28 |
| 64.5 | 40 | 25 |
| 74.5 | 35 | 22 |
| 85 | 29 | 18 |
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Eurofit Battery
This metric is part of the Eurofit, a standardised 9-test battery for children and adolescents aged 6-18.