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Reference Values for Maximal Strength in Elite Judo Athletes: National- and International-Level Competitors
Bruno Teobaldo Campos1, Cesar Cavinato Cal Abad2, Eduardo Macedo Penna3
1Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais.
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
|April 17, 2026
Summary
Elite male judo athletes exhibit greater maximal strength than females. International competitors show higher absolute strength than national peers, informing tailored training programs for judo performance.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Biomechanics
- Human Performance
Background:
- Maximal strength is crucial for judo.
- Limited research exists on strength differences in elite judokas by sex, weight, and competitive level.
Purpose of the Study:
- Establish normative values for maximal strength in elite judo competitors.
- Analyze strength variations based on sex, weight category, and competitive level.
Main Methods:
- One-repetition maximum (1RM) tests for back squat, bench press, and prone row.
- Involved 112 elite judokas (68 males, 44 females).
- Statistical analyses included ANOVA and t-tests; percentile-based classification tables were developed.
Main Results:
- Males demonstrated significantly higher absolute strength than females across all tested exercises (p < .001).
- Heavier male judokas showed greater strength than lighter categories; no significant difference was found in females.
- International-level athletes outperformed national-level athletes in absolute strength (p < .05), but not relative strength.
Conclusions:
- Significant sex-based differences in absolute maximal strength exist among elite judokas.
- Competitive level influences absolute strength, with international athletes being stronger.
- Normative strength data can guide individualized training for enhanced judo performance.
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