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Age-Related Increases in the Shoulder Strength of High School Wrestlers
Housh, Terry J. Hughes, Rommie J. Johnson, Glen O. Housh, Dona J. Wagner, Loree L. Weir, Joseph P. Evans, Sharon A.
Housh, Terry J.
Hughes, Rommie J.
Johnson, Glen O.
Housh, Dona J.
Wagner, Loree L.
Weir, Joseph P.
Evans, Sharon A.
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Abstract
The purpose of this investigation was to examine age-related differences in
absolute and relative isokinetic shoulder strength of high school wrestlers. A
total of 122 high school wrestlers (Mage = 16.31 ± 1.18 yrs) volunteered to
be measured for arm flexion and extension strength at the shoulder joint using
a Cybex II dynamometer at 30, 180, and 300°-s"'. The sample was divided
into four age groups: 13.75-15.00 (n=22), 15.08-16.00 (n=27). 16.08-17.00
(n=34), and 17.08-18.83 years (n=39). The results ofthis study indicated
significant increases in absolute and relative arm flexion and extension strength
across age when covaried for BW and FFW. In addition, comparisons with
previously published data indicated differences between muscle groups in the
pattern of strength gains that were dependent upon the speed of muscular
contraction and may have been influenced by fiber type distribution characteristics.
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1990
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Housh, Terry J.; Hughes, Rommie J.; Johnson, Glen O.; Housh, Dona J.; Wagner, Loree L.; Weir, Joe P.; and Evans, Sharon A. (1990) Age-Related Increases in the Shoulder Strength of High School Wrestlers. Pediatric Exercise Science, 2:65-72.