Is there relation between hand grip and body composition in Shotokan Karate high level athletes?

  • Driele Aparecida Ramos Cavalcanti Universidade Anhembi Morumbi, São Paulo-SP, Brasil.
  • Bianca Amaral Kucharsky Universidade Anhembi Morumbi, São Paulo-SP, Brasil.
  • Luciana Rossi Federação Paulista de Karatê (FPK).Nutricionista do Projeto São Paulo Olí­mpico. Universidade Anhembi Morumbi, São Paulo-SP, Brasil.
Keywords: Martial arts, Muscle strength Dynamomer, Body composition, Athletic performance

Abstract

Introduction: In Karate's movements, there is a predominance of those performed by the upper body members. Body composition and mainly the muscular development, are associated with force generation, which is associated with faster and explosives movements, determinative factor in competitive fights. Objective: Analysis the relation between body composition and handgrip strength in mankind Karate high level athletes. Methods: For this research, 21 mankind Karate athletes of Kumite (fight modality) from the Project São Paulo Olí­mpico from Federação Paulista de Karate (FPK) participated. Results: The athletes disclosed an average of 24.5 (7.6) years; 77.6 (9.6) Kg; 25.3 (2.3) Kg/m²; and a body fat percentage of 17.7 (3.5). The handgrip strength was an average of 80.5 (12.2) Kgf. Conclusion: The results obtained in this study points medium-strong positive correlation (r=0.65) between the variable amount proposed, pointing the importance of the study of its relation and appliance in nutritional, physical and yield monitoring, purposing to increase performance.

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Published
2019-09-09
How to Cite
Cavalcanti, D. A. R., Kucharsky, B. A., & Rossi, L. (2019). Is there relation between hand grip and body composition in Shotokan Karate high level athletes?. RBNE - Brazilian Journal of Sports Nutrition, 13(79), 421-425. Retrieved from https://www.rbne.com.br/index.php/rbne/article/view/1381
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Vol. 13 No. 79 (2019)
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Scientific Articles - Original

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