S Chatzis's research while affiliated with Technological Educational Institute of Lamia and other places

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The relation of leg preference and muscular strength in elite fencers was examined. The dominant and nondominant extensor and flexor muscles of 30 elite fencers (M age = 18.2 yr., SD = 2.0 yr.; M height = 173 cm, SD=7.4 cm; M weight = 62.7 kg, SD=8.9 kg), who were members of the Greek national team, and 14 healthy, young, sedentary adults (8 men, 6...

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... Speed is a very decisive factor for the performance of a fencing athlete. In addition to movements designed to hit an opponent, dynamic movements such as stepping and jumping depend on muscle strength, and power (18), in particular, the neuromuscular function of the lower extremities (19,20). Therefore, leg strength is very important in fencing performance. ...