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The influence of somatotype on anaerobic performance

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  • Helen Ryan-Stewart
  • James Faulkner
  • Simon Jobson

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The link between athlete physique and performance in sports is well established. However, a direct link between somatotype three-numeral rating and anaerobic performance has not yet been reported. The purpose of this study was to assess the relations between somatotype and anaerobic performance using both singular and multivariate analyses. Thirty-six physically active males (mean ± standard deviation age 26.0 ± 9.8 years; body mass 79.5 ± 12.9 kg; height 1.82 ± 0.07 m) were somatotype-rated using the Heath-Carter method. Subjects were assessed for 3 repetition maximum (3 RM) bench press and back squat, and completed a 30-second maximal sprint cycle test. Positive correlations were observed between mesomorphy and 3 RM bench press (r = 0.560, p

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  • Helen Ryan-Stewart & James Faulkner & Simon Jobson, 2018. "The influence of somatotype on anaerobic performance," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 13(5), pages 1-11, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0197761
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0197761
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    1. Aleix Alcacer & Irene Epifanio & M Victoria Ibáñez & Amelia Simó & Alfredo Ballester, 2020. "A data-driven classification of 3D foot types by archetypal shapes based on landmarks," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 15(1), pages 1-19, January.

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