The role of physique, strength and endurance in the achievements of elite climbers.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The primary aim of this study is to determine the principal somatic and motor determinants for elite climbers.

Methods

Twenty climbers were examined [age: 28.5±6.1 years].The runners were divided into two groups based on their climbing level, according to the International Rock Climbing Research Association (IRCRA). Elite climbers represented a 8b-8c Rotpunkt (RP) climbing level (n = 6), and advanced climbers represented an 7c+-8a RP level (n = 14). The following measurements were assessed: height, weight, lean body mass, upper limb length, arm span, and forearm, arm, thigh and calf circumference. The BMI, Rohrer ratio, and Ape Index were also measured. The following motor tests were assessed: a specific test for finger strength, an arm strength test, and a test of m

SUBMITTER: Ozimek M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5542533 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature