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Body Size, Shape and Composition Analysis of Weightlifters and Variables Discriminating Them According to Performance and Age

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It is evident that differences will exist in body size, shape and composition between participants in different sports events: clearly, these are often the factors which determine participation in a particular discipline.

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Orvanova, E., Uher, L., Slamka, M., Pataki, L., Ramacsay, L. (1984). Body Size, Shape and Composition Analysis of Weightlifters and Variables Discriminating Them According to Performance and Age. In: Borms, J., Hauspie, R., Sand, E.A., Susanne, C., Hebbelinck, M. (eds) Human Growth and Development. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-0743-4_54

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