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ArticleChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Is Standing Long Jump Performance More Strongly Associated with Health-Related Outcomes than Maximal Isometric Handgrip Strength in Adolescents?

Felipe Montalva-Valenzuela, Antonio Castillo-Paredes, Yeny Concha-Cisternas, Exal Garcia-Carrillo, Natalia Escobar Ruiz, Rodrigo Yañez-Sepúlveda, Iván Molina-Márquez, Eduardo Guzmán-Muñoz

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Felipe Montalva-ValenzuelaEscuela de Entrenador en Actividad Física y Deporte, Facultad de Ciencias Humanas, Universidad Bernardo O'Higgins, Santiago 8370040, Chile.ORCID 0000-0003-0004-3089
Antonio Castillo-ParedesGrupo AFySE, Investigación en Actividad Física y Salud Escolar, Escuela de Pedagogía en Educación Física, Facultad de Educación, Universidad de Las Américas, Santiago 8370040, Chile.ORCID 0000-0002-7239-960X
Yeny Concha-CisternasEscuela de Kinesiología, Facultad de Salud, Universidad Santo Tomás, Talca 3460000, Chile.ORCID 0000-0001-7013-3894
Exal Garcia-CarrilloDepartment of Physical Activity Sciences, Faculty of Education Sciences, Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca 3480112, Chile.ORCID 0000-0001-6190-938X
Natalia Escobar RuizEscuela de Entrenador en Actividad Física y Deporte, Facultad de Ciencias Humanas, Universidad Bernardo O'Higgins, Santiago 8370040, Chile.
Rodrigo Yañez-SepúlvedaFacultad de Educación y Ciencias Sociales, Universidad Andrés Bello, Viña del Mar 2200055, Chile.ORCID 0000-0002-9311-6576
Iván Molina-MárquezEscuela de Educación Física, Facultad de Educación, Universidad Adventista de Chile, Chillán 3780000, Chile.ORCID 0000-0001-6003-5107
Eduardo Guzmán-MuñozEscuela de Kinesiología, Facultad de Salud, Universidad Santo Tomás, Talca 3460000, Chile.ORCID 0000-0001-7001-9004

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Abstract

backgroundMuscular fitness is an important marker of current and future health in adolescents. However, comparisons are lacking that show which tests are most consistently associated with health-related outcomes during adolescence.

objectiveThis study aimed to analyze whether performance in the SLJ is more strongly associated with health-related outcomes than maximal isometric handgrip strength (MIHS) in secondary school students in Chile.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in 113 adolescents (77 males and 36 females, mean age 15.90 ± 1.77). Muscular fitness was assessed using the SLJ and MIHS tests. Health-related outcomes included body mass index (BMI), physical activity level, aerobic capacity, sprint performance, flexibility, sleep quality, and psychological well-being. Pearson correlation analyses and multiple linear regression models adjusted for sex and age were performed to examine associations between muscular fitness tests and health-related outcomes.

resultsSLJ showed moderate-to-strong associations with several health-related outcomes, including physical activity (r = 0.42,

conclusionsSLJ appears to be a more sensitive and consistent indicator of health-related outcomes in adolescents than MIHS. These findings support the use of SLJ as a practical, low-cost, and easily implementable tool for health and fitness screening in school and community settings.

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adolescentshealth-related outcomesmaximal isometric handgrip strengthmuscular fitnessstanding long jump

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