Mediation effects of lean mass and fat mass on the relationship between body mass index and handgrip strength.
Mateus Augusto BimAndré de Araújo PintoGaia Salvador ClaumannAndreia PelegriniPublished in: American journal of human biology : the official journal of the Human Biology Council (2023)
Only LM mediated the association between BMI and HGS, almost entirely explaining the relationship. The findings reinforce the need to include LM measurements in routine strength testing. Furthermore, strategies focused on LM development may be promising in preventing low muscle strength in adolescents.