Asymmetry of Musculature and Hand Grip Strength in Bodybuilders and Martial Artists
The functional preference for the upper limb influences the occurrence of bilateral differences in other segments of the human body. The aim of the study is to assess the influence of the applied fighting technique and targeted physical effort on the occurrence of asymmetry in body musculature and i...
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doaj-5ed5650fabd24b558824a690ad09d3eb2020-11-25T03:08:35ZengMDPI AGInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health1661-78271660-46012020-06-01174695469510.3390/ijerph17134695Asymmetry of Musculature and Hand Grip Strength in Bodybuilders and Martial ArtistsAnna Burdukiewicz0Jadwiga Pietraszewska1Justyna Andrzejewska2Krystyna Chromik3Aleksandra Stachoń4Department of Physical Anthropology, University School of Physical Education, 51-612 Wrocław, PolandDepartment of Physical Anthropology, University School of Physical Education, 51-612 Wrocław, PolandDepartment of Physical Anthropology, University School of Physical Education, 51-612 Wrocław, PolandDepartment of Physical Anthropology, University School of Physical Education, 51-612 Wrocław, PolandDepartment of Physical Anthropology, University School of Physical Education, 51-612 Wrocław, PolandThe functional preference for the upper limb influences the occurrence of bilateral differences in other segments of the human body. The aim of the study is to assess the influence of the applied fighting technique and targeted physical effort on the occurrence of asymmetry in body musculature and isometric strength in bodybuilders and competitors of selected martial arts. Academic athletes practicing judo (J), jiu-jitsu (JJ), and bodybuilding (BB) were examined. The control group (C) consisted of students who do not practice any sports. The assessment of the body structure was conducted through segmental bioelectrical impedance analysis. Moreover, the study took into account the measurements of left- and right-hand grip strength. In judo, the uneven physical exertion of the right and left sides of the body further increases both directional and absolute asymmetry. Bilateral asymmetry of musculature in jiu-jitsu competitors and bodybuilders occurs to a lesser extent. The control group was characterized by cross-asymmetry. So as to avoid the risk of injury of sportsmen, it is important to consistently supervise and correct their body structure, which also includes the symmetrical participation of the active muscle mass in particular segments. The symmetrisation process should be individualized since each particular sportsman has their own side-to-side body morphology.https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/13/4695bilateral asymmetrymuscle masshand grip strengthbodybuildingjiu-jitsujudo |
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Anna Burdukiewicz Jadwiga Pietraszewska Justyna Andrzejewska Krystyna Chromik Aleksandra Stachoń Asymmetry of Musculature and Hand Grip Strength in Bodybuilders and Martial Artists International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health bilateral asymmetry muscle mass hand grip strength bodybuilding jiu-jitsu judo |
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Anna Burdukiewicz Jadwiga Pietraszewska Justyna Andrzejewska Krystyna Chromik Aleksandra Stachoń |
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Asymmetry of Musculature and Hand Grip Strength in Bodybuilders and Martial Artists |
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Asymmetry of Musculature and Hand Grip Strength in Bodybuilders and Martial Artists |
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Asymmetry of Musculature and Hand Grip Strength in Bodybuilders and Martial Artists |
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Asymmetry of Musculature and Hand Grip Strength in Bodybuilders and Martial Artists |
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Asymmetry of Musculature and Hand Grip Strength in Bodybuilders and Martial Artists |
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asymmetry of musculature and hand grip strength in bodybuilders and martial artists |
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The functional preference for the upper limb influences the occurrence of bilateral differences in other segments of the human body. The aim of the study is to assess the influence of the applied fighting technique and targeted physical effort on the occurrence of asymmetry in body musculature and isometric strength in bodybuilders and competitors of selected martial arts. Academic athletes practicing judo (J), jiu-jitsu (JJ), and bodybuilding (BB) were examined. The control group (C) consisted of students who do not practice any sports. The assessment of the body structure was conducted through segmental bioelectrical impedance analysis. Moreover, the study took into account the measurements of left- and right-hand grip strength. In judo, the uneven physical exertion of the right and left sides of the body further increases both directional and absolute asymmetry. Bilateral asymmetry of musculature in jiu-jitsu competitors and bodybuilders occurs to a lesser extent. The control group was characterized by cross-asymmetry. So as to avoid the risk of injury of sportsmen, it is important to consistently supervise and correct their body structure, which also includes the symmetrical participation of the active muscle mass in particular segments. The symmetrisation process should be individualized since each particular sportsman has their own side-to-side body morphology. |
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bilateral asymmetry muscle mass hand grip strength bodybuilding jiu-jitsu judo |
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