Increasing handgrip strength via post-hypnotic suggestions with lasting effects.

ABSTRACT: In our study, we suggested participants to feel strong during hypnosis and tested if that affected their handgrip strength. Handgrip strength is measured via a hand dynamometer and indicates muscle strength and participants' general medical condition. In addition, we obtained subjective ratings of strength via a visual analogue scale. We developed a hypnosis intervention to increase strength and tied the feeling of strength to a post-hypnotic power anchor. Participants could activate this power anchor afterwards to feel strong again. We also had a randomized control group that read Arnold Schwarzenegger's autobiography instead of hypnosis. We tested the effect of the post-hypnotic power anchor on two experimental sessions separated by one week. Our data show that participants in the hypnos

SUBMITTER: Nieft U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11473724 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature