Handgrip measurements can be one of the parameters for further studies in planning nutritional intervention

for managing obesity and hypertension. Muscle function is a dynamic indicator of muscle mass,

similar to body composition, which provides a qualitative component of nutritional status. Muscle

function assessment has gotten a lot of attention in recent years as a way to assess both functional

and nutritional conditions. Voluntary and involuntary muscle function can be measured using a

variety of techniques. In order to determine involuntary muscular contraction, electrical

stimulation at various frequencies with a constant isometric duration is used. It is the superior

procedure in terms of objectivity, but it is not appropriate for clinical routine. Handgrip strength is

a proven and most practical bedside method for measuring voluntary muscular strength (e.g.,

handgrip, knee extension, or hip flexion strength), making it appealing and the most commonly

used tool for clinical purposes.

The research gap is that there is a link between obesity and hypertension and handgrip strength

because few research studies claim that strong handgrip strength increases the risk of hypertension.