Comparison of Muscle Strength in Male Combat Sport Athletes

Buśko Krzysztof ()
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Buśko Krzysztof: Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, Faculty of Physical Education, Health and Tourism, Department of Anatomy and Biomechanics Poland

Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism, 2016, vol. 23, issue 4, 186-189

Abstract: Introduction. The aim of the study was to examine differences in muscle strength and topography between judoists, boxers, and taekwondo athletes. Material and methods. Thirteen judoists, 6 boxers, and 7 taekwondo athletes took part in the study. The maximal joint torque of the flexors and extensors of the elbow, shoulder, hip, knee, and trunk were measured under isometric conditions. Results. The absolute and relative joint torque was similar in the three groups except for the absolute strength of the right flexor of the shoulder between the boxers and the taekwondo athletes and judoists (p

Keywords: strength; muscle topography; judo; box; taekwondo (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1515/pjst-2016-0024

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