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This study investigates the relationship between upper-limb strength characteristics and shooting performance in elite air pistol athletes.

June 13, 2026Applied SciencesOpen Access

Upper-Limb Strength Balance and Shooting Performance in Elite Air Pistol Athletes

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ZYZhonghe YangBeijing Sport University SSShiwei SongUniversity of Birmingham LPLing PanGeneral Administration of Sport of China

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Prospective observational cohort study reveals the link between strength balance and shooting performance in elite air pistol athletes, suggesting further intervention studies are necessary.

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This study investigates the relationship between upper-limb strength characteristics and shooting performance in elite air pistol athletes.
Conducted a prospective observational cohort study using a purposive sample from an elite training camp.
Assessed isometric peak force and rate of force development in key upper-limb muscle actions using a dynamometer.
Applied ridge regression analysis to explore the connections between strength variables and shooting performance.
Identified distinct positive associations between handgrip RFD, elbow flexion peak force, and shoulder external rotation RFD with total shooting score.
Observed negative associations for shoulder internal rotation RFD and handgrip peak force indicating complex dynamics in strength performance.
Concluded that shooting performance relates more to the balance of task-specific strength than to maximal strength alone.

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Yang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2cf4aefaef96ed7f056ec5 https://doi.org/10.3390/app16125886

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Prospective observational cohort study reveals the link between strength balance and shooting performance in elite air pistol athletes, suggesting further intervention studies are necessary.

Upper-Limb Strength Balance and Shooting Performance in Elite Air Pistol Athletes

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Upper-Limb Strength Balance and Shooting Performance in Elite Air Pistol Athletes

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