Analysis and evaluation of strength among shot put throwers and hammer throwers of Nagpur district

Abstract

The Hammer Throw and Shot Put are thrown within a circle. Throwing Events primarily depend upon strength, power and speed. The purpose of the present study to find out the Strength among shot put throwers and Hammer Throwers of Nagpur. The sample for the present study consists of 20 Male shot put throwers and 20 Male Hammer Throwers of Nagpur Between the age group of 16-20 Years group. To assess the Strength Test Shotput back throw were given to Hammer Throwers and Shot put Throwers. This study shows that shot-putter are having more strength than Hammer throwers. Most shot putters are relatively strong and sturdily built. Their workouts include various weight training exercises to develop the strength compare to the Hammer Throwers.