title: Relationships between maximal anaerobic power of the arms and legs and javelin performance.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this study was to examine relationships between maximal anaerobic power, as measured by leg and arm force-velocity tests, estimates of local muscle volume and javelin performance.
  
  
  METHODS
  Ten trained national level male javelin throwers (mean age 19.6+/- 2 years) participated in this study. Maximal anaerobic power, maximal force and maximal velocity were measured during leg (Wmax-L) and arm (Wmax-A) force-velocity tests, performed on appropriately modified forms of Monark cycle ergometer. Estimates of leg and arm muscle volume were made using a standard anthropometric kit.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Maximal force of the leg (Fmax-L) was significantly correlated with estimated leg muscle volume (r=0.71, P<0.05). Wmax-L and Wmax-A were both significantly correlated with javelin performance (r=0.76, P<0.01; r=0.71, P <0.05, respectively). Maximal velocity of the leg (Vmax-L) was also significantly correlated with throwing performance (r=0.83; P<0.001).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Wmax of both legs and arms were significantly correlated with javelin performance, the closest correlation being for Wmax-L; this emphasizes the importance of the leg muscles in this sport. Fmax-L and Vmax-L were related to muscle volume and to javelin performance, respectively. Force-velocity testing may have value in regulating conditioning and rehabilitation in sports involving throwing.
authors.affiliation: Research Unit, Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education Kef, Tunisia. e.bouhlel@wanadoo.tn
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bouhlel
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Chelly
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Tabka
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Shephard
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000886:Anthropometry; D001132:Arm / Q000502:physiology*; D005080:Exercise Test; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000502:physiology*; D016014:Linear Models; D008297:Male; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000502:physiology*; D005082:Physical Exertion / Q000502:physiology*; D014142:Track and Field / Q000502:physiology*