Abstract
Purpose: The aim of the present investigation was to compare of the physical fitness traits of Azerbaijan and Iran senior Greco-Roman national wrestling teams. Material: In this study, 10 elite wrestlers (age 27.7±3.5 years and training background 8.5±2 years) of the senior national wrestling team of Azerbaijan were measured in body composition attributes, muscular strength, muscular endurance, maximal oxygen consumption, flexibility, agility, speed, anaerobic power and explosive power and the results were compared to the national Greco-Roman wrestling team of Iran. Results: The results of this study, using t-test, showed that the mean of squats (P=0.013) and 40-yd sprint (P=0.004) in wrestlers of Azerbaijan’s team were significantly better than Iran’s average norm. However, the values of sit-ups (P=0.030), pull-ups (P=0.000) and 4×9-m shuttle run (P=0.024) the mean were significantly lower in the wrestlers of Azerbaijan compared to the norm of Iranian wrestlers. Conclusions: The results of the physical fitness tests determine the strengths and weaknesses of the training programs and provide practical guidance to coaches in order to assess the extent of wrestlers likely progress or slump.
Highlights
Material: In this study, 10 elite wrestlers of the senior national wrestling team of Azerbaijan were measured in body composition attributes, muscular strength, muscular endurance, maximal oxygen consumption, flexibility, agility, speed, anaerobic power and explosive power and the results were compared to the national Greco-Roman wrestling team of Iran
The interference of different energy systems involved in conducting a wrestling contest on the one hand, and being among weight sensitive sports on the other hand, has made athletes and coaches pay special attention to fitness programs and their undeniable contribution to sporting situations [1]
The implementation of physical fitness tests is a part of the program for assessing the effectiveness of highlevel wrestlers training at international and universal levels
Summary
Participants Ten elite wrestlers (age 27.7±3.5 years and training background 8.5±2 years) of the senior national wrestling team of Azerbaijan participated in the study. The participants were selected with European, world and Olympic titles. Research Design A descriptive research study was conducted with top senior Greco-Roman wrestlers. The wrestlers were asked not to participate in a daily training program within 24 hours prior to testing and they informed about the tests and study protocols. Testing was completed for all wrestlers in the same place and time of day. Testing and measurements included body composition attributes (fat percentage, lean body mass, body mass index), relative muscular strength (grip force, bench press and squat), local muscular endurance (sit-ups, push-ups and pullups), maximal oxygen consumption (Bruce protocol), flexibility (sit and reach test), agility (4×9-m shuttle run), speed (40-yd sprint), alactic anaerobic power (leg and arm Wingate tests), and explosive power (long jump). All wrestlers were assessed during the general preparation phase of the season
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