Valoración de la fuerza explosiva en esgrima

Resumen

Explosive strength is one of the most important physical capacities in fencing. The evaluation of explosive strength is fundamental for the planning and control of the training program. The purpose of this study was to assess the general and specific explosive strength in 17 senior male fencers of the national Spanish team. They carried out general explosive strength tests: Squat Jump (SJ) and Counter Movement Jump (CMJ); and specific explosive strength tests: Lunge from static position (F), Lunge from bounces (FS), Flèche from static position (FL) and Flèche from bounces (FLS). From the information of the reaction forces there were obtained the determinant variables of the explosive strength, such as the vertical displacement or the takeoff horizontal speed. The results were obtained from two force platforms, one for each support. Results showed that the tests carried out provided, in a short time, relevant information to plan and control the training program in order to the improve athletes performance. Significant differences were found between the vertical maximal strength in each support in the vertical jump. These differences can be associated with asymmetries of the muscular force.