What is a dynamometer?

What is a dynamometer and what is it used for?

A dynamometer is a device that can be used to measure force applied during a variety of positions involving multiple or select muscle groups, depending upon the test setup.

There are various types of dynamometers such as a handheld or grip dynamometers that are commonly used in a variety of settings.

The Hawkin TruStrength is a "fixed" dynamometer solution that allows you to fix one end of the device to a solid object, allowing for greater reliability, and it comes with accessories that allow both compressive (pushing) or tensile (pulling) forces to be accurately measured.