Quick and dirty comparison:
Dynamometers that are built to measure pulling force are useful for testing in rehab or performance settings (isometric pulling tests, knee extension torque, etc). They can be expensive though. So a low-cost alternative is a crane scale. Here, ClinicalAthlete Provider Quinn Henoch is testing consistency of measurement between the two devices.
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