Dynamic Characteristics of Lower Extremity of Greek Handball Players. Relationship between Isokinetic and Power Tests

Authors

  • Maria Dina University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Athanasios Tsiokanos University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Panagiotis Tsimeas University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Arsenis Giavroglou National Center for Sports Research, Athens
  • Konstantinos Valasotiris National Center for Sports Research, Athens
  • Konstantinos Gandis University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26253/heal.uth.ojs.ispe.2014.1431

Keywords:

leg strength, male, handball, isokinetic, isometric

Abstract

A total of 183 healthy male Greek team handball players (age 20 ± 3.6 years, height 182.5 ± 9.7 cm, body mass 84.7 ± 26.7 Kg) of the first division were tested for maximal (Fmax) and explosive (Fexp) strength of the legs (isometric leg press at 90o knee flexion), for maximal frequency of gyration on a stationary bicycle without external loading, as an expression of the maximal velocity of leg muscle contraction (fcmax) and for jumping ability (hsj, hcmj). They were also assessed for the peak torque of the knee extensors (Q30 and Q180) and flexors (H30 and H180) at angular velocities of 30 and 180 o/s, using a Cybex 340 isokinetic device. The hamstrings/quadriceps ratio (H/Q ratio) was also calculated. The Fmax was 2.6 ± 0.6 bw, the Fexp was 1.6 ± 0.3 kp/ms, the fcmax 3.5 ± 0.2 c/s, the hsj 46.6 ± 0.4 cm and the hcmj 58.6 ± 6.6 cm. The results for the maximal isokinetic torque were for the knee extensors Q30 = 3.6 ± 0.5 Nm/kg and Q180 = 2.3 ± 0.3 Nm/kg and for the knee flexors H30 = 1.9 ± 0.3 Nm/kg and H180 = 1.4 ± 0.1 Nm/kg. The H/Q ratio was 56.3 ± 7.7 and 66.2 ± 9 for the angular velocity of 30 o/s and 180 o/s respectively. A correlation analysis revealed moderate correlation coefficients (r = 0.46 – 0.50) between the isokinetic and power tests parameters. The study establishes additional normative data on leg strength characteristics on elite male handball players.

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Published

2014-09-30

How to Cite

Dina Μ., Tsiokanos Α., Tsimeas Π., Giavroglou Α., Valasotiris Κ., & Gandis Κ. (2014). Dynamic Characteristics of Lower Extremity of Greek Handball Players. Relationship between Isokinetic and Power Tests. Inquiries in Physical Education and Sport, 12(3), 183–190. https://doi.org/10.26253/heal.uth.ojs.ispe.2014.1431

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