Basic physical capacities versus core muscular stability in young rugby athletes
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https://doi.org/10.24310/riccafd.14.2.2025.21252Keywords:
core, flexibility, endurance, speed, strengthAbstract
Introduction: Rugby is a physically demanding sport that requires the development of basic physical capacities such as strength, speed, endurance, and flexibility. Core musculature is essential for body stability, performance, and injury prevention. Materials and Methods: This was an observational, correlational, quantitative, and cross-sectional study conducted with rugby players in Cúcuta, Colombia, aged between 18 and 30 years. Cardiovascular endurance (Bronco test), explosive strength (long jump and shot put), flexibility (Sit and Reach test), speed (sprints), and core stability (Biering-Sorensen test, side plank, and trunk flexion) were evaluated. Pearson correlation analysis was performed. Results: A high positive correlation was observed between core stability and strength (r=0.79), as well as a mild positive relationship between core stability and flexibility (r=0.234). Endurance (r=0.08) and speed (r=0.102) showed weak correlations with core stability, emphasizing the importance of specific approaches to muscular strengthening in training programs. Conclusion: There is a strong correlation between basic physical capacities, such as explosive strength, and core stability in young rugby players in Cúcuta, Colombia. However, flexibility, endurance, and speed showed weak correlations with core stability. The importance of integrating specific strategies to strengthen the core in training programs is highlighted to improve overall physical performance and reduce the risk of injuries in this population.
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