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Strength profiles and performance in Masters' level swimmers

S P Magnusson1, N W Constantini, M P McHugh

  • 1Team Danmark Test Center, Copenhagen, Denmark.

The American Journal of Sports Medicine
|September 1, 1995
PubMed
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Masters swimmers' trunk flexion strength is key to faster times. This study profiled strength and range of motion in competitive swimmers, finding trunk flexion significantly predicts swimming performance.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Biomechanics
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Competitive swimming requires specific physical attributes.
  • Understanding the relationship between strength, range of motion, and performance in Masters swimmers is crucial for training.
  • Previous research has not comprehensively profiled these variables in this demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To profile shoulder, trunk, and thigh strength.
  • To assess shoulder range of motion in Masters swimmers.
  • To determine the relationship between these physical variables and swimming performance.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-four Masters swimmers (13 men, 11 women) participated.
  • Isometric and isokinetic strength tests were conducted for trunk, thigh, and shoulder.

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  • Shoulder range of motion and 50-yard swimming time were measured.

    • Main Results:

    • Men were stronger in trunk flexion/extension and shoulder internal/external rotation.
    • Women showed greater supraspinatus strength.
    • Trunk flexion strength was the only significant predictor of swimming time.

    Conclusions:

    • Trunk flexion strength is a critical factor for swimming performance in Masters athletes.
    • Specific strength profiles differ between male and female Masters swimmers.
    • Targeted training of trunk flexion may enhance swimming speed.