Jr. Scientific officer General Theory & Method of Training, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Department of GTMT, Sports Authority of India, Neta Ji Subhas Western Centre, Sector-15, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
Online published on 2 July, 2021.
Muscular strength is determined by how much force you can exert or how much weight you can lift. Building muscular strength use heavier weights for fewer repetitions, Muscular endurance refers to the ability of muscle to sustain repeated contraction against resistance for an extended period of time.
The purpose of this study was to compare basketball and handball players’ physical condition.
Muscular strength (Abdominal Strength, Arm and shoulder Strength, Explosive arm and shoulder strength, Vertical explosive leg strength, Horizontal explosive leg strength) were made in a total sample of 19 athletes (10 basketball players and 09 handball players). Comparisons between these two sports took place.
Statistical analysis showed significant differences between basketball handball players at abdominal strength of final looser basketball and handball players.
For the research problem researcher has formulated the assertive hypotheses.
The present study supports the conclusion that at the ages of 17 to 22 years. Further research should be made taking into consideration the type and magnitude of strength training, as well as the level of growth of the athletes at these ages.
Basketball, Handball, Muscular Strength
