Strength Challenge - Grip Squeeze

In conjunction with many of our shoots, we've been running an ongoing strength challenge for fun and bragging rights. One of these challenges is grip strength measured on a hand dynamometer. To date, we've done close to 90 squeezes on the grip tester. 

Those near 90 squeezes have seen women from a variety of backgrounds take up the challenge, including physique, figure, powerlifting, crossfit, bikini, lingerie football, bodybuilding, track and field and pro basketball. Notably absent from the mix - fitness.

The women have ranged in weight from 105 pounds all the way up to 195 pounds. 

One thing is clear: Breaking the 100-pound barrier on the dynamometer is a major accomplishment. To date, just six women have surpassed that mark. At the top of the heap, powerhouse physique competitor Shayla Turcotte. She went well over the 130-pound mark from both the right side and the left side. The closest to Shayla so far - physique competitor Heidi Dianne with a squeeze of 129.60 pounds from the right side. 

Following are the top twenty attempts to date measured in pounds. 

Name	Height	Weight	Side	Score	Category
Shayla Turcotte	6.00	185	R	137.60	physique
Shayla Turcotte	6.00	185	L	134.40	physique
Heidi Dianne	5.04	138	R	129.60	physique
Heidi Dianne	5.04	138	L	118.20	physique
Heidi Dianne	5.04	138	R	118.00	physique
Cassie Keeping	5.08	146	R	112.60	crossfit
Angel	5.05	135	R	107.80	figure
Heidi Dianne	5.04	138	L	103.20	physique
Shannon Courtney	5.02	162	R	102.00	physique
Angel	5.05	135	R	101.00	figure
Wendy Lindquist	5.03	128	R	100.80	bodybuilding
Tasha Wolf	5.07	138	R	99.60	powerlifter
Chelsea Konechny	5.04	140	L	99.20	figure
Cassie Keeping	5.08	146	L	98.60	crossfit
Kristen Olychuk	5.06	130	L	96.40	bikini, hockey
Kristen Olychuk	5.06	130	L	95.00	bikini, hockey
Hanna Hallman	5.02	135	L	94.80	physique
Kristen Olychuk	5.06	130	R	94.40	bikini, hockey
Wendy Lindquist	5.03	128	L	94.00	bodybuilding
Hanna Hallman	5.02	135	R	93.00	physique

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See a sample video of the grip challenge on YouTube. 

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