A STUDY OF MUSCULAR ENDURANCE AND STRENGTH ABILITY OF SOFTBALL PLAYERS

Abstract: The aim of the study is to determine the muscular power of softball players, Two groups were targeted; 20 softball players and 20 other than softball players. The age of the subjects were ranged between 18 to 25 year. Muscular Endurance was evaluated by using 1 minute Bent Knee Sit Up test. Abdominal muscular endurance was measured by performing the 1-minute bent knee sit-up test. Muscular strength was measured by using Kraus Weber Strength Test. Kraus Weber Strength Test made up by combining six physical activities or tests. The result shows that there were significant difference was found in Muscular strength (t=<.05)and no significant difference in muscular endurance between softball and other than softball players.

Keywords: Muscular Endurance, Muscular strength, softball