The forearm strength of 65 college men was tested at 3 different forearm angles (75°, 135° and 160°) and two locations (5½ in. and 8½ in.). Strength was applied with greater force at the 5½-in. forearm site as compared to the 8½-in. location. For the latter location the maximal strength was recorded at 135° whereas at 5½ in., although there was no difference between forearm strength measured at 135° and 160°, both of these strengths were larger than the force registered at 75°. Intercorrelations between forearm strengths at various angles and locations revealed low to moderate relationships.
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