| Literature DB >> 15155446 |
Abstract
Rock climbing has increased in popularity as both a recreational physical activity and a competitive sport. Climbing is physiologically unique in requiring sustained and intermittent isometric forearm muscle contractions for upward propulsion. The determinants of climbing performance are not clear but may be attributed to trainable variables rather than specific anthropometric characteristics.Mesh:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15155446 PMCID: PMC1724814 DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.2003.008169
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Br J Sports Med ISSN: 0306-3674 Impact factor: 13.800