RT Journal Article
T1 Strength proxies explain balance task performance by proximity to peak height velocity in young acrobatic gymnasts
A1 Gómez-Dolader, Ignacio
A1 Martínez-Cruces, Alejandro
A1 Leal-del-Ojo, Pureza
A1 Gómez-Landero, Luis Arturo
K1 Center of pressure
K1 Stage of maturity
K1 Adolescence
K1 Postural sway
K1 Associations
K1 Headstand
K1 Acrobatic gymnastics
AB Balance tasks are critical for performance in acrobatic gymnastics, where athletes often train and compete in mixed-age groups with varying maturational stages. To improve individualized training, in this cross-sectional study, the relationship was examined between strength capacity and balance task performance in female gymnasts at two maturational stages based on peak height velocity (PHV). Methods: Circa-PHV (n = 17, 11.92 ± 1.7 years) and post-PHV (n = 17, 16.47 ± 1.8 years) participants performed static balance tasks (standing on blocks, tandem stance, headstand) while center of pressure (CoP) excursion was recorded, and a proactive balance task (time to stabilization after landing, TTS). Strength assessments included isometric mid-thigh pull, handgrip, countermovement jump (CMJ), and push-up tests. Results: Correlational, regression, and inter-group analyses highlighted differences in strength–balance relationships across groups. Maximal isometric strength and CMJ power were the strongest predictors of static standing balance, with greater predictive strength in the circa-PHV group, underscoring the role of maturation in strength–balance interactions. The results also revealed that strength parameters influenced balance differently depending on the task, suggesting that specific balance types (static–proactive) and tasks (standing–inverted) require distinct strength capacities. Conclusions: Strength’s influence on balance varies by maturational stage, emphasizing the need for tailored training programs to enhance balance and optimize performance in young gymnasts.
PB MDPI
YR 2024
FD 2024-12-04
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10433/24950
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10433/24950
LA en
NO Gómez-Dolader, I., Martínez-Cruces, A., Leal-del-Ojo, P., & Gómez-Landero, L. A. (2024). Strength Proxies Explain Balance Task Performance by Proximity to Peak Height Velocity in Young Acrobatic Gymnasts. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 9(4), 255. https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk9040255
NO Physical Performance & Sports Research Center
DS RIO
RD May 7, 2026