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To characterize the relationship between 1-repetition maximum (1-RM) bench press strength and isometric handgrip strength among breast cancer survivors.

Among community-dwelling elderly only weak cross-sectional correlations were found between self-reported functional status and single upper extremity strength measures, i.e. chest press strength and upper back power [ 14].

17 Schroeder et al 18 reported that older adults living in several nursing facilities in the US had poorer FF test scores (ie, dynamic balance, leg extension strength, leg press strength, and flexibility) and PA than IL elderly.

Pearson's correlation coefficients were generated to determine associative relationships between gains in LBM, fibre CSA and leg press strength, and exercised-induced GH, free testosterone, IGF-1 and cortisol.

Another study using high doses of testosterone gel (starting dose 100 mg/day with possible up-titration to 150 mg/day) observed significant increases in leg press strength, chest press strength, and stair climbing power with a load within 6 months (16).

In a series of studies, Bhasin et al. (8) have demonstrated that upon testosterone administration, there is a positive correlation between blood testosterone concentrations and leg press strength, thigh, and quadriceps muscle volume, and, further, levels of hemoglobin and IGF1.

We examined associations between the acute exercise-induced elevations of growth hormone, testosterone, IGF-1 and cortisol, measured at the midpoint of a 12 week training program, and training adaptation measures: LBM, muscle fibre CSA, and leg press strength.

Acute hormonal responses were correlated with gains in lean body mass (LBM), muscle fibre cross-sectional area (CSA) and leg press strength.

We found that the hormone responses of individuals who were responders (defined in " Statistical analyses") for gains in LBM, fibre area and leg press strength were no different from the hormone responses of non-responders.

Subjects were tested at baseline and after 12 weeks for 1-repetition max leg press strength (1RM), peak oxygen consumption (VO2peak), and isokinetic joint torque (ISO) at the hip, knee, and ankle.

Results were expressed as upper body (average of chest press and lateral pull down) and lower body (leg press) strength.