Comparisons of Anaerobic Performance and Isokinetic Strength in Korean and Japanese Female Collegiate Wrestlers

The purpose of this study was to examine and compare the anaerobic performance and knee isokinetic strength in Korean and Japanese female collegiate wrestlers (n=6, n=10). Testing variables included body composition, Wingate Anaerobic Test (WAnT), and an isokinetic leg strength test. These data were used to diagnose the subjects' physical capability necessary for elite female wrestlers and to compare the data from the two countries. Comparisons between these data were calculated using the independent t-test method. The results of this study were as follows: WAnT, total work (TW), mean power (MP), and peak power (PP) were significantly (p < 0.05) lower in Korean female collegiate wrestlers, respectively. During isokinetic dynamometer testing at only velocity 180°/sec, isokinetic strength and power output in right knee extension were observed to be significantly (p < 0.05) lower in Korean female collegiate wrestlers. In conclusion, these findings suggest that these indicators may be determinants of female wrestlers' performance. Additionally it seems that wrestlers and their coaches should take into account the principles of specific and individual training for improving anaerobic capacity and knee isokinetic strength.