Correlation of Degree between Grip Strength and Back Muscle Strength in Sports Education Students

Authors

Deny Pradana Saputro Universitas Riau, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4945-2679
Fansah Adila Universitas Riau, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3853-3378
Muhammad Imam Rahmatullah Universitas Riau, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8915-6313
Japhet Ndayisenga University of Burundi, Burundi https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4899-4177
Wahyu Wibowo Eko Yulianto Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Nur Subekti Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5850-3856

Keywords:

Handgrip dynamometer, Back dynamometer, Back muscle strength, Handgrip strength

Abstract

Purpose: This research aimed to examine the degree and direction of the relationship between handgrip strength and back muscle strength among Physical Education students.

Materials and Methods: The study utilized a non-experimental quantitative design with a cross-sectional correlational approach. It involved 38 Physical Education students (mean age= 20.42 ± 0.72 years) who had previously undergone injury screening. Handgrip strength was measured using a handgrip dynamometer, while back muscle strength was assessed with a back dynamometer. Data analysis included normality and linearity tests, followed by Pearson product-moment correlation.

Result: The results revealed a positive and significant correlation between handgrip strength and back muscle strength (r = 0.839, 95% CI: 0.71–0.91, p < 0.001). Handgrip strength explained approximately 70.4% of the variance in back muscle strength, indicating substantial, but incomplete, shared variance with back muscle strength.

Conclusion: These findings suggest that while there is an association between grip strength and back muscle strength, handgrip strength may serve as a practical screening indicator, but not a standalone substitute for direct back strength assessment. Future research is recommended to include a larger sample, employ a longitudinal design, and incorporate additional muscle-strength variables to improve the generalizability of the findings.

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2026-07-26

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Saputro, D. P., Adila, F., Rahmatullah, M. I., Ndayisenga, J., Yulianto, W. W. E., & Subekti, N. (2026). Correlation of Degree between Grip Strength and Back Muscle Strength in Sports Education Students. JSES : Journal of Sport and Exercise Science, 9(1), 90–99. Retrieved from https://journal.unesa.ac.id/index.php/jses/article/view/50943