Correlation between Morphological and Functional Variables during a Specific Wrestling Test For Tunisian Cadet Greco-Roman Wrestlers

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the anthropometric characteristics and functional characteristics of Tunisian wrestlers from the cadet Greco-Roman national team. The present research was conducted on a sample of 20 male young wrestlers (10 of national team "A" and 10 of national team "B") aged 16-17 years. A variety of anthropometric surveys have been conducted. Maximal strength tests, wrestling specific test and Wingate test was conducted to identify anaerobic power and potency for both leg and arm. A one-way analysis of covariance was performed to compare the two groups. Correlation among the variables was calculated by the Pearson correlation coefficient. The main significant correlations observed were between the following variables: VO2max and number of throws in the WST, percent body fat and estimated VO2max and number of throws in the WST Chest circumference and bench press 1RM and row and Thigh and squat circumference 1RM. There was no correlation between the circumferences and 1 RM/kg body mass. These results was used to establish the elite wrestlers' profiles to be used as training targets for developing athletes. Based on these results, there was a profile of high performance wrestlers available to be used as training objects for developing athletes. It can also inform training and tactical planning.