Rowing is a fitness-determined sport. Strength especially is an important factor in rowing performance. The aim of this study was twofold. First to determine the level of maximal strength of Czech national team female rowers in three frequently used exercises (squat, deadlift and bench-pull) and secondly to compare female rowers from the national team A with the team B. When compared to the published standards the Czech national team shows an inadequate level of relative strength in squat (1.23 vs. 1.6 kg $\cdot$ kg$^{-1}$ body weight) and especially in bench-pull (0.86 vs. 1.2). The rowers in the A team showed higher standard of relative strength than the rowers of the national team B. However, the differences were not evaluated as practically or statistically significant. Compared subpopulations did not acquire sufficient scope for adequate statistical analysis. To female rowers we recommend to focus on developing maximum strength skill with a special attention to the strength of upper limbs and torso. To coaches we recommend a regular diagnostic through these basic exercises.

Univerzita Karlova FTVS Katedra plaveckých vodních a technických sportů

Streght abilities of the Czech national team female rowers

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