Asymmetry of the leg stretcher force high-performance female and male juniors in sweep rowing

The geometry of sweep rowing causes an asymmetrical movement with uneven force distribution on both sides of the body. The aim of this study was to investigate the asymmetry of the stretcher force for junior women and men. Four rowing eight-crews (N = 32) completed a stroke rate test and a 2000 m race. The rowing angle, the handle force and the stretcher force for the inside (oarside) and outside (non oarside) leg were measured. In both...