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Two criterion measures of strength were identified from the results of the isometric strength tests: (1) total body strength was defined as the sum of the 22 isometric strength measurements and (2) upper body strength was defined as the sum of the 8 upper body isometric strength measurements. The Pearson Correlation Coefficient was used to determine the relationship between: (1) total body strength and grip strength and (2) upper body strength and 1RM bench press test. A statistically significant correlation was found between total body strength and grip strength {dollar}(r = .49422,\\ p < .004){dollar} and between upper body strength and a 1RM bench press test {dollar}(r = .72483,\\ p < .0001){dollar}. Although a correlation of.49422 was statistically significant the relationship was not strong enough to demonstrate that grip strength was an adequate representation of total body strength. 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A statistically significant correlation was found between total body strength and grip strength {dollar}(r = .49422,\\ p &lt; .004){dollar} and between upper body strength and a 1RM bench press test {dollar}(r = .72483,\\ p &lt; .0001){dollar}. Although a correlation of.49422 was statistically significant the relationship was not strong enough to demonstrate that grip strength was an adequate representation of total body strength. 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