Strong Women - Grip Strength Challenge

We've been running an ongoing contest on Athletic Women Magazine that measures grip strength using a basic hand dynamometer. It's interesting to note that some of the participants that look strong have not posted numbers that match the visual; yet others that appear average have far exceeded what one might expect.

At this point one thing is clear - +Shayla Turcotte is an absolute beast. This is one strong woman and to date, no one else is even close to her lofty numbers. On the day she did the test, she stated that she was below her peak strength level. Hopefully one day we will have a repeat performance with Shayla at her best.

You can see the full results on the site here. Below are the top 10 as of November 11, 2014, including individual stats and the strength challenge date.

1. Shayla Turcotte, 6 feet, 185-lbs of Amazon power, physique competitor and world-class wrestler. 137.60 lbs right arm (December 3/13)
2. Shayla Turcotte, 6 feet, 185-lbs of Amazon power, physique competitor and world-class wrestler. 134.40 lbs left arm (December 3/13)
3. Angel S, 5-5, 135 lbs, figure competitor. 107.80 lbs right arm (August 11/14)
4. Shannon Courtney, 5-2 162 lbs, physique competitor (www.hdphysiques.tv). 102.00 lbs right arm (January 4/14)
5. Wendy Lindquist, 5-3 128 lbs, bodybuilder, powerlifter, strength athlete. 100.80 lbs right arm (July 25/14)
6. Cassie Crossfit, 5-8 146 pounds, crossfit competitor, track and field competitor. 98.60 lbs left arm (October 26/14) 
7. Kristen O, 5-6 130 lbs, bikini competitor and hockey player. 96.40 lbs left arm (August 16/14)
8. Kristen O, 5-6 130 lbs, bikini competitor and hockey player. 95.00 lbs left arm (August 16/14)
9. Kristen O, 5-6 130 lbs, bikini competitor and hockey player. 94.40 lbs right arm (August 16/14)
10. Wendy Lindquist, 5-3 128 lbs, bodybuilder, powerlifter, strength athlete. 94.00 lbs left arm (October 19/14)

Shayla Turcotte, grip strength challenge leader