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Trent W Lawton¹, John B Cronin, Michael R McGuigan

¹Athlete Performance Support-Strength and Conditioning, High Performance Sport New Zealand. trent.lawton@hpsnz.org.nz

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Area of Science:

Sports Science
Human Performance
Rowing Physiology

Background:

Elite rowing performance is influenced by physiological and anthropometric factors.
Understanding junior rower development is crucial for talent identification and training optimization.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the role of anthropometry, muscle strength, and endurance in differentiating junior and senior elite rowing ergometer performance.
To determine the annual development rates in junior rowers linked to training.

Main Methods:

Anthropometric assessments, a 2000-m rowing ergometer time-trial, and muscular strength/endurance tests were conducted on junior and senior elite rowers.
Statistical analysis, including effect size calculations, was used to compare groups and identify performance predictors.

Main Results:

Significant differences in strength and endurance were found between junior and senior rowers (effect size 0.9-1.9).
Senior females exhibited greater body mass and sitting height than junior females after controlling for body fat and height.
Upper-body strength in males and endurance in females correlated with higher development rates and adjusted 2000-m performance.

Conclusions:

Anthropometry, upper-body strength, and endurance are key factors in elite rowing performance.
Specific physiological attributes predict junior rower development and ergometer potential.
Targeted training focusing on strength and endurance can enhance junior rower performance.