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: Muscular strength is strongly related to speed and agility tasks, which have been described
as the most decisive actions preceding goals in the soccer game. This study aimed to characterize
the players’ strength indicators and to analyze the variation associated with age, competition level,
and positional role. Eighty-three male soccer players from A team (n = 22), B team (n = 17), U-23
(n = 19), and U-19 (n = 25) participated in this study. Handgrip strength was assessed using a hand
dynamometer (Jamar Plus+), countermovement jump (CMJ) and the squat jump (SJ) were evaluated
using Optojump Next, and a Biodex System 4 Pro Dynamometer was used to assess the isokinetic
strength of knee extension/flexion. Team A players showed increased lower-body strength compared
to their peers, mainly through their increased vertical jumping capacity (i.e., CMJ and SJ; ps < 0.019),
and superior performance in isokinetic assessments (i.e., peak torque, total work, and average power).
Overall, older players outperformed their younger peers regarding vertical jumping, static strength,
and average power in isokinetic strength (ps < 0.005). This study emphasizes the superior strength
levels of professional soccer players compared with their lower-division peers, even after controlling
by age. This information is of great value to sports agents and coaches, underlining the need to
design and include strength-specific content during soccer training.
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Muscle strength Peak torque Total work Average power Countermovement jump Squat jump Football . Faculdade de Ciências Sociais
Citation
Gouveia, J.N.; França, C.; Martins, F.; Henriques, R.; Nascimento, M.d.M.; Ihle, A.; Sarmento, H.; Przednowek, K.; Martinho, D.; Gouveia, É.R. Characterization of Static Strength, Vertical Jumping, and Isokinetic Strength in Soccer Players According to Age, Competitive Level, and Field Position. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20, 1799. https:// doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20031799
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MDPI