Investigation of Trapezius Muscle Strength in Elite and Sub-Elite Female Weightlifters
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Abstract
Aim; In this study, it was majorly aimed to investigate trapezius muscle strength, and also to determine the relationship between trapezius muscle strength and weightlifting performance, and anthropometric characters in female weightlifters.
Materials and Methods: In the study conducted on 42 Elite and Sub-Elite female weightlifters, trapezius muscle strengths were measured with a manual hand dynamometer. Statistical analysis was conducted with SPSS program. p < 0.05 was accepted significantly.
Results: It was found that the right upper, middle, lower and left upper and lower trapezius muscle strength and weightlifting performance values were higher in the elite group (p < 0.01, p < 0.05, p < 0.01, p < 0.01, p < 0.01, p < 0.01, respectively). Moreover, a high level of correlation was found between left middle trapezius muscle strength and body mass index (BMI) and weightlifting performance in both groups (r=0.57, p < 0.01; r=0.59, p < 0.01; r=0.56, p < 0.01, r=0.70, p < 0.01, respectively).
Conclusion: It can be said that there is a close relationship between trapezius muscle strength, which is higher in elite female weightlifters than in sub-elite weightlifters, and BMI and weightlifting performance.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Elite female weightlifter, Trapezius muscle strength, Hand dynamometer, Weightlifting performance
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