Handgrip strength in elite youth football: potential for performance prediction and the moderating effects of age and maturation

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Handgrip strength in elite youth football: potential for performance prediction and the moderating effects of age and maturation

Handgrip strength (HGS) is a simple and reliable indicator of general muscular strength, yet its relevance in elite youth football remains insufficiently understood. This study examined the utility of HGS as a practical indicator of athletic performance in this population, focusing on its associatio...

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Main Authors:	Sebastian Viktor Waldemar Schulz, Lucas Wizani, Lynn Matits, Eric Schwarz, Patrick Wiedemann, Daniel Alexander Bizjak, Achim Jerg, Johannes Kirsten, Alexander-Stephan Henze
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-07-01
Series:	Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
Subjects:	biological maturation performance testing youth athletes sprint speed lower limb power functional testing
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2025.1625015/full
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