Comparison of mean length, breadth, girth, and skinfold measurements of male junior rowers (present study), elite heavyweight 26 and lightweight 6 rowers competing in international tournaments
| Body dimensions | Elite heavyweight (n=65) | Elite ligthweight (n=144) | Male junior rowers (n=383) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHSR, sitting height to stature ratio; LLSR, leg length to stature ratio | |||
| Sitting height (cm) | 99.7 | 93.8 | 96.8 |
| Tibial height (cm) | 51.4 | — | 50.4 |
| Leg length (cm) | 91.7 | 87.6 | 90.7 |
| SHSR (%) | 52.1 | 51.5 | 51.6 |
| LLSR (%) | 47.9 | 48.5 | 48.4 |
| Biacromial diameter (cm) | 42.5 | 36.0 | 41.5 |
| Bicristal diameter (cm) | 30.2 | 28.5 | 30.3 |
| Humerus width (cm) | 7.8 | — | 7.6 |
| Femur width (cm) | 10.4 | — | 10.3 |
| Biceps girth (cm) | — | 30.7 | 32.9 |
| Forearm girth (cm) | 30.3 | 25.6 | 28.6 |
| Thigh girth (cm) | 60.3 | 51.0 | 57.9 |
| Calf girth (cm) | 39.3 | 34.4 | 37.7 |
| Triceps skinfold (mm) | 8.4 | 5.5 | 7.9 |
| Subscapular skinfold (mm) | 8.7 | 8.0 | 8.9 |
| Thigh skinfold (mm) | 10.8 | 8.0 | 11.5 |
| Calf skinfold (mm) | 6.3 | 5.4 | 8.4 |