ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN STRENGTH AND POWER WITH THROWING PERFORMANCE IN HIGH LEVEL MALE AND FEMALE JAVELIN THROWERS

Authors

Miika Köykkä, Finnish Institute of High Performance Sport KIHU, Finland; Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, FinlandFollow
Johanna K. Ihalainen, Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Finland; Finnish Institute of High Performance Sport KIHU, FinlandFollow
Anssi Saari, Finnish Institute of High Performance Sport KIHU, FinlandFollow
Benjamin Waller, Department of Sport Science, Reykjavik University, IcelandFollow
Neil J. Cronin, Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland; School of Sport and Exercise, University of Gloucestershire, UKFollow

Category

Athletics

Document Type

Paper

Abstract

This study investigated the associations between strength and power measures and estimated javelin throwing performance. Thirteen male (personal best: 77.0 ± 5.7 m) and thirteen female (55.8 ± 5.8 m) javelin throwers underwent various lower and upper body power and strength tests, along with a javelin throwing test. Associations with throwing performance were observed for lower body power measures in males and upper and lower body maximal strength in females, suggesting sex-specific differences in important physical characteristics for throwing.

Recommended Citation

Köykkä, Miika; Ihalainen, Johanna K.; Saari, Anssi; Waller, Benjamin; and Cronin, Neil J. (2024) "ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN STRENGTH AND POWER WITH THROWING PERFORMANCE IN HIGH LEVEL MALE AND FEMALE JAVELIN THROWERS," ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 42: Iss. 1, Article 68.
Available at: https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol42/iss1/68