Investigation of Sport Rock Climbers’ Handgrip Strength
Journal Title: Biology of Exercise - Year 2015, Vol 11, Issue 2
Abstract
this study aims to investigate handgrip strengths of elite sportsmen who are involved in sport rock climbing. Study group was composed of 144 sportsmen from 22 countries who participated in Petzl roctrip sport rock climbing festival held in turkey between 14 and 19 October 2014. Data were collected by using takei Grip-D brand hand dynamometer. the data collected were analyzed and interpreted by statistical package programme (SPSS 16.0). results show meaningful differences between sportsmen’s right handgrip strength and left handgrip strength. Sportsmen’s right handgrip strength was found to be higher. results differed based on gender as well. left and right handgrip strength of males was found to be higher to those of females. no significant relationships were detected based on nationality, age, history of climbing and period of experience in climbing. relationships were observed between turkish male and female climbers’ right and left handgrip strengths. as a result, it can be claimed that right hand is used more often in sport rock climbing compared to the left hand. It is also believed that fingers and technique are crucial in sport rock climbing. Practices to develop finger strength and techniques are suggested.
Authors and Affiliations
Burak Gürer| Gaziantep University, School of Physical Education and Sports, Gaziantep, Turkey, MehMet eMIn YIlDIz| Batman University, School of Physical Education and Sports, Batman, Turkey
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- EP ID EP15870
- DOI http:doi.org/10.4127/jbe.2015.0092
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