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. 2022 Sep 7;19(1):339–347. doi: 10.1007/s11332-022-00979-0

Table 2.

Flexibility, handgrip strength, and maximum isometric trunk flexion and extension strength of kayak athletes prior and after a home-based exercise training program during Covid-19 restriction

Participants (n = 17)
Pre-covid Post-exercise
Flexibility, cm 34.10 ± 7.30 35.84 ± 6.25*
Handgrip, kg 38.88 ± 16.74 41.61 ± 15.23
RPTF, Nw·kg−2 2.05 ± 0.51 1.97 ± 0.46
RPTE, Nw·kg−2 4.05 ± 0.82 3.68 ± 0.83*
F/E ratio 51.94 ± 9.25 56.36 ± 14.67

Values are mean ± SD

RPTF relative flexion peak torque, RPTE relative extension peak torque, F/E ratio ratio of flexion–extension peak torque

*Significant difference between prior and after a home-based exercise training program p < 0.01