Practices of Weight Regulation Among Elite Athletes in Combat Sports: A Matter of Mental Advantage?
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The Maximal Muscle Torques Distribution among Muscle Groups in Elite Athletes in Combat Sports
INTRODUCTION: A high level of muscle strength is regarded as a prerequisite for success in many sporting activities, especially in combat sports (Janiak & Krawczyk, 1995). Maximal muscle torque measurements under static conditions have been widely used in evaluating the strength of athletes practicing diverse sports (Buœko, 1998; Bober & Pietraszewski, 1996; Janiak & Krawczyk, 1995; Trzaskoma, ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Athletic Training
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1062-6050
DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-48.1.04