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The Effectiveness of Biological Maturation and Lean Mass in Relation to Muscle Strength Performance in Elite Young Athletes

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  • Paulo Francisco de Almeida-Neto

    (Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59078-970, Brazil)

  • Dihogo Gama de Matos

    (Group of Studies and Research of Performance, Sport, Healt and Paralympic Sports GEPEPS, the Federal University of Sergipe, UFS, São Cristovão 49100-000, Sergipe, Brazil)

  • Adam D. G. Baxter-Jones

    (College of Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5B2, Canada)

  • Gilmário Ricarte Batista

    (Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-900, Brazil)

  • Vanessa Carla Monteiro Pinto

    (Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59078-970, Brazil)

  • Matheus Dantas

    (Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59078-970, Brazil)

  • Felipe J. Aidar

    (Group of Studies and Research of Performance, Sport, Healt and Paralympic Sports GEPEPS, the Federal University of Sergipe, UFS, São Cristovão 49100-000, Sergipe, Brazil
    Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristovão 49100-000, Sergipe, Brazil)

  • Paulo Moreira Silva Dantas

    (Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59078-970, Brazil)

  • Breno Guilherme de Araújo Tinoco Cabral

    (Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59078-970, Brazil)

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the interactional relationships between maturation (biological age (BA)) and lean mass on strength development in young athletes from different sports. Using a cross-sectional study design, a sample of 64 young athletes (rowers, swimmers, jiu-jitsu, volleyball, soccer and tennis players) of both sexes (13.6 ± 1.17 years) were recruited. Body composition was assessed using dual energy bone densitometry with X-ray source (DEXA). Strength of upper limbs (ULS), force hand grip (HG), vertical jump (VJ) and jump against movement (CMJ) were recorded. BA was estimated from anthropometrics. BA relationships were identified with upper limb strength in all athletes, and with the lower limb strength of tennis players, only ( p < 0.05). An interaction effect between lean mass and BA was found (η 2 p = 0.753), as was a local effect within the regression models ( ƒ 2 ≥ 0.33). Athletes with a higher concentration of lean mass had superior upper and lower limb strength ( p < 0.05). Lean mass showed a local effect ( ƒ 2 ) greater than that associated with BA. Although maturation is related to strength development, the strength of the relationship is mitigated by the accrual of lean mass. Specifically, the local effect of lean mass on muscle strength is broader than that of maturation, especially for lower limb strength.

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  • Paulo Francisco de Almeida-Neto & Dihogo Gama de Matos & Adam D. G. Baxter-Jones & Gilmário Ricarte Batista & Vanessa Carla Monteiro Pinto & Matheus Dantas & Felipe J. Aidar & Paulo Moreira Silva Dant, 2020. "The Effectiveness of Biological Maturation and Lean Mass in Relation to Muscle Strength Performance in Elite Young Athletes," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(17), pages 1-12, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:12:y:2020:i:17:p:6696-:d:400719
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    1. Arkaitz Castañeda-Babarro & Paula Etayo-Urtasun & Patxi León-Guereño, 2022. "Effects of Strength Training on Cross-Country Skiing Performance: A Systematic Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(11), pages 1-12, May.
    2. Paulo Francisco de Almeida-Neto & Vitória Monteiro Monte Oliveira & Dihogo Gama de Matos & Ísis Kelly dos Santos & Adam Baxter-Jones & Vanessa Carla Monteiro Pinto & Tatianny de Macêdo Cesário & Felip, 2021. "Factors related to lower limb performance in children and adolescents aged 7 to 17 years: A systematic review with meta-analysis," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 16(10), pages 1-22, October.

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