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- Title
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Training as an Alternative Method to Improve Maximal Strength of Upper Limbs in Beginners.
- Authors
Luiz de Queiroz, José; Magalhães Sales, Marcelo; Victor de Sousa, Caio; Vieira Neto, Ivo; Yukio Asano, Ricardo; Vila Nova de Moraes, José Fernando; de França, Nanci Maria
- Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of 4 wks of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) training on the maximum strength of the upper limbs (UL) in beginners. Thirty-eight untrained individuals were divided equally into two groups: control group (CG; n = 19; 24 ± 5.4 yrs; 24.2 ± 2.7 kg ⋅ m-2 of body mass index, BMI) and experimental group (EG; n = 19; 23.2 ± 7.1 yrs; 25.2 ± 3.1 kg ⋅ m-2 of BMI). The EG underwent 4 wks of BJJ training, 3 times ⋅ wk-1, 90 min ⋅ session-1. Subjects' neuromuscular performance was assessed by testing the 1 RM on the following exercises: bench press and seated row, performed before and after the training period in both groups. The results indicate that the EG showed a significant increase (P<0.05) in the absolute load (kg) of 1 RM for both exercises while the CG showed no increase. Four weeks of BJJ training is sufficient to promote a significant increase in muscle strength in beginners.
- Publication
Journal of Exercise Physiology Online, 2015, Vol 18, Issue 2, p45
- ISSN
1097-9751
- Publication type
Academic Journal