Although the subjects used in this experiment
were much younger than the general working population,
the whole-body strength measurements were very
similar to those reported by Chaffin et al (1978) for a
large group of industrial workers. In comparing the two
subject groups, the present student group demonstrated
slightly higher leg and torso strengths, and lower arm
strengths. Grip strengths were similar to those reported
by Greenberg and Chaffin (1976).