Judo practice may not be critical to gain strength and flexibility in young
Abstract
This study aimed to verify and compare the levels of flexibility and hand-grip strength (HGS) of young judo athletes and non-athletes. 69 volunteers, of both sexes, aged between 10 and 13 years old, being 9 judo athletes and 60 no athletes. Flexibility was measured using the sit and reach test (Wells Bench), and the HGS was by an analogic dynamometer (JAMAR®). The results of HGS (athletes = 26.2 ± 4.64 kg/f; non-athletes = 23.03 ± 6.07 kg/f) and flexibility (athletes = 28.50 ± 6.46 cm; non-athletes = 24.29 ± 6.86 cm) did not show significant differences between the groups. Therefore, we conclude that young athletes of Judo have the same level of HGS and flexibility than non-athletes.
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