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Testing grip strength? Jamar tester/gauge etc. nm

Posted By: Txczech on 2007-08-01
In Reply to: Gross strength with (s/l jammer) - MT in WA

Subject: Testing grip strength? Jamar tester/gauge etc. nm




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Subject: I found Jamar dynamometer...........sm

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