Force of Arm Muscles in Recreational Athlets

Abstract

The study assessed the maximal and relative force manifesting (depending of forearm mass and circumference) of arm muscles (of dominant and subdominant arm) by two-angle testing: protocol test 1 - 90˚ (PT1) and protocol test 2 - 180˚ (PT2). The study included 25
recreational male athletes, aged 25-26 whose dominant arm was right arm. Through application of the dependent t-test, a statistically significant difference was confirmed in the variables of maximal force, protocol test 1 (PT1) - dominant (right) and subdominant (left)
hand (p=0.02) favouring the right dominant hand. Relative force, protocol test 1(PT1) - right and left hand with regard to mass (p=0.02) favouring the right hand. Relative force, right and left hand with regard to the forearm circumference, protocol test (p=0.02), favouring the dominant right arm. In conclusion, is a difference in left and right arm force manifesting in male recreational athletes, but also that body mass and forearm circumference significantly affect force manifested, at the elbow joint angle of 90˚ (PT1).