Handgrip strength combined with
cardiorespiratory fitness and nutrition are
important determinants of motor fitness
and skill-related fitness for musculature of
the upper extremities (1). Handgrip strength is also an important necessity for
everyone, regardless of occupation since it
is needed in everyday life without any
conscious thought. Handgrip strength has
been studied extensively in the past and has
been found that poor handgrip strength is
shown to increase the chances of the
development of disability later in life, a
decrease in functional ability, premature
mortality, and an increased risk of
complications as well as prolonging the
length of stay after hospitalization or
surgery (2, 15). By performing HIIT with
kettlebells and battle ropes, handgrip
strength may show improvement which
would aid in preventing future health
problems. Therefore, it is of interest to
examine the effectiveness of HIIT training
utilizing kettlebells and battle ropes on
body composition and handgrip strength in
college-aged adults.
The focus of the present study is to examine
the effects that kettlebell and battle ropesbased
high intensity interval training has
on body composition and handgrip
strength in young adults. Since kettlebells
and battle ropes are exercise equipment
that have not been frequently studied, this
study could develop new information for
the health fitness community. Based on
previously read literature and experience
using kettlebells and battle ropes, it is
hypothesized that performing a 20-minute
HIIT protocol consisting of kettlebells and
battle ropes, three days per week over a
five-week period will elicit positive changes
in handgrip strength and body
composition.