Differences in Handgrip Strength-Endurance and Muscle Activation Between Young Male Judo Athletes and Untrained Individuals
Renêe de Caldas Honorato, Émerson Franchini, Jerusa Petróvna Resende Lara, André Igor Fonteles, Júlio César Barbosa de Lima Pinto, Arnaldo Luís Mortatti
Abstract
In summary, judo athletes present higher maximal absolute and relative strength and strength-endurance performance, concomitantly with decreased muscles co-activation (primary in dominant hand) during handgrip tests.
Topics & Concepts
Isometric exerciseCoactivationAthletesMedicinePhysical therapyMuscle strengthPhysical medicine and rehabilitationElectromyographySports Performance and TrainingMuscle activation and electromyography studiesSports injuries and prevention