Liu Zhongqi

Muscle strength measurement and analysis of Chinese young males

To establish a database of muscle strength of the Chinese people. The study sampled data of 843 Chinese young males all over the country. Back force, hand twisting force and arm force of four different exerting directions (pull, push, adduction and abduction) were measured. Comparisons are made between the results of this study and those from other documents. Different types strength were compared too. The factors of stature and weight influenced on muscle force were analyzed. there are obvious difference of arm strength in four directions and it can be ordered as push, pull, adduction and abduction, the push force is the largest and the abduction force is the least. The significant correlation exists between different types force. Weight has a obvious influence on one’s force among above three factors. Chinese young males database is established first time. Results of the study can provide help for ergonomist, the worker of occupation health and the researcher of rehabilitation.