The Importance of Lean Body Mass for the Rate of Force Development in Taekwondo Athletes and Track and Field Throwers

The Importance of Lean Body Mass for the Rate of Force Development in Taekwondo Athletes and Track and Field Throwers

The rate of force development (RFD) is vital for power athletes. Lean body mass (LBM) is considered to be an essential contributor to RFD, nevertheless high RFD may be achieved by athletes with either high or low LBM. The aim of the study was to describe the relationship between lower-body LBM and R...

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Main Authors: Angeliki Kavvoura, Nikolaos Zaras, Angeliki-Nikoletta Stasinaki, Giannis Arnaoutis, Spyridon Methenitis, Gerasimos Terzis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-08-01
Series:Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
Subjects:
combat sports
muscle power
body composition
muscle architecture
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/3/3/43

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