Strength and Strength-Related Anthropometric Parameters of the International Level Canoe Slalom Male Paddlers

The aim of the study was to determine differences in hand-grip strength and strength-related anthropometric parameters between highest-performance international paddlers (HILP) other (ILP) canoe slalom. In male competitors (n=48; 23 canoeists 25 kayakers) who took part 2018 European championship event slalom Prague, Czech Republic representing 15 countries were measured two days prior event. Differences group HILP (medallists from Olympic Games, world previous three years finalists at same time) ILP found. have significantly higher forearm, arm chest girths than ILP. Moderate or high practical margin statistic found also for strength, body weight, mass index age. consistently high-performing are heavier, more muscular upper stronger group, while keeping their lower lean. Therefore, regular upper-body training all is important but caution required because weight over 80 kg may be a limiting factor.