In another experiment, participants tasked with hiding their sexual orientation exhibited reduced physical stamina, only able to squeeze
an exercise handgrip for 20 % less time than those in a control condition.
Not exact matches
Their muscle strength was measured utilising
handgrip strength, three lower body
exercises such as leg extension, leg flexion and leg press and two upper body
exercises such as chest press and seated row.
Handgrip strength, gait speed, and skeletal muscle mass were measured and other information collected, including
exercise habits in middle age.
The first of these, performed on the «chinning machine» is the behind the neck type chin with a vertical (or parallel)
handgrip; the starting position of this
exercise is illustrated in photograph number seven, and the finishing position in photo number eight.
Handgrips give the opportunity to use new
exercises.
They found that the latter did not enhance the natural rise in blood flow to the forearm muscles during graded
handgrip exercise.