Why do I have a low grip work result?

Grip work is calculated as the area under the time-pressure curve during the muscle fatigability test. It reflects the total physiologic work produced by your handgrip muscles while maintaining force over time.

Two key factors influence your grip work value:

1. Duration of the muscle fatigability test: how long you can sustain at least 50% of your maximum strength.

2. Overall grip strength: your force level during the test.

A low grip work result usually means one of the following:

• You could only hold 50% of your maximum grip strength for a short period.

• Your overall grip strength is low.

You can learn more about test interpretation and ways to improve grip performance here: Muscle Fatigability