Características físicas e de desempenho de backs e forwards da seleção Gaúcha de Rugby

• Wilhelm Neto, Eurico Nestor ^[1] ; Radaelli, Regis ^[2] ; Lusa Cadore, Eduardo ^[2] ; Gonçalves Soares, Tairã ^[1] ; dos Santos Pinheiro, Eraldo ^[1]
  1. [1] Universidade Federal de Pelotas

     Universidade Federal de Pelotas

     Brasil

     
  2. [2] Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

     Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

     Brasil

     
• Localización: Revista Brasileira de Prescrição e Fisiologia do Exercício (RBPFEX), ISSN-e 1981-9900, Vol. 12, Nº. 80, 2018 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Suplementar 3), págs. 1200-1207
• Idioma: portugués
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  • Physical and performance characteristics of backs and forwards of the Rio Grande do Sul rugby team
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    The aim of this study was to compare physical characteristics and performance parameters of Brazilian regional Rugby athletes, divided by player position. Total body mass, height, body mass index (BMI), yo-yo intermittent test level 1 (yo-yo test), vertical jump height, and bench press one repetition maximum (1RM) values were assessed in 15 forwards and 16 backs who formed the Rio Grande do Sul adult Rugby squad in 2010. Data were compared with the Student’s T Test for independent measures, assuming α<0.05. Data show that forwards were heavier, stronger and displayed greater BMI compared to backs (p<0.05). The latter, however, performed better in the yo-yo intermittent recovery test 1 (p<0.05). The present results support position-specific \characteristics of backs and forwards according to their respective physiological demands, demonstrating that such differences are already apparent in competitive amateur athletes. The presented results may also provide reference values for coaches and regional athletes.

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    O objetivo desse estudo foi comparar características de desempenho de atletas regionais brasileiros de Rugby divididos entre posições. Foram investigados a massa corporal total, estatura, índice de massa corporal (IMC), desempenho no yo-yo intermittent recovery test level 1 (yo-yo test), altura dos saltos verticais e os valores de uma repetição máxima (1RM) de supino de 15 forwards e 16 backs que formaram a seleção gaúcha adulta de Rugby em 2010. A comparação dos resultados foi feita pelo teste T de Student para amostras independentes adotando α<0,05. Forwards eram mais pesados, mais fortes e apresentaram maior IMC do que atletas backs (p<0,05). Estes últimos, por outro lado, apresentaram melhor desempenho no yo-yo test (p<0,05). Estes resultados suportam a especificidade das diferentes posições estudadas em função de suas demandas de jogo, demonstrando que tais diferenças podem ser observadas em amadores competitivos. Os valores apresentados podem servir como referência preliminar para treinadores e atletas regionais. ABSTRACT Physical and performance characteristics of backs and forwards of the Rio Grande do Sul rugby teamThe aim of this study was to compare physical characteristics and performance parameters of Brazilian regional Rugby athletes, divided by player position. Total body mass, height, body mass index (BMI), yo-yo intermittent test level 1 (yo-yo test), vertical jump height, and bench press one repetition maximum (1RM) values were assessed in 15 forwards and 16 backs who formed the Rio Grande do Sul adult Rugby squad in 2010. Data were compared with the Student’s T Test for independent measures, assuming α<0.05. Data show that forwards were heavier, stronger and displayed greater BMI compared to backs (p<0.05). The latter, however, performed better in the yo-yo intermittent recovery test 1 (p<0.05). The present results support position-specific \characteristics of backs and forwards according to their respective physiological demands, demonstrating that such differences are already apparent in competitive amateur athletes. The presented results may also provide reference values for coaches and regional athletes.