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Is bigger always better? The effect of body mass on physical characteristics of English academy rugby union players
Differences in body mass do not explain the differences in physical characteristics in academy rugby union players, therefore practitioners should develop lean mass throughout the academy pathway, knowing it will not hinder development of strength, power, speed and fitness.
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| Notations: | sport games biological and medical sciences junior sports |
| Published in: | Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning |
| Language: | English |
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2018
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| Online Access: | https://www.strengthandconditioning.org/jasc-26-6 |
| Volume: | 26 |
| Issue: | 6 |
| Pages: | 55 |
| Document types: | article |
| Level: | advanced |