Year: 2023
Type: article
Abstract: A functional strength training tool, the kettlebell, has been used by classical balletstudents at the Hungarian Dance University in skill development classes since2021. In addition to the considerable positive subjective feedback on the effectsof kettlebell training, it is important to investigate the results of such training inan objective way. The focus of the program that the participants(n=10) took part in was on developing the muscular strength of the trunk, whichprovides support and stability for the dancer during certain movements,specifically when lifting a partner. In order to quantify the development of coremuscle strength, the directional force of the extensor muscles in the back andlumbar spine were measured using a hand-held muscle strength meter. Theprogram covered six weeks, with measurements taken at the beginning and theend. The methodological experiment demonstrated that targeted functional trainingproduces measurable positive changes even at low hourly rates (+10.16%). Regularuse of the kettlebell helps dancers to prepare for and execute lifts withprecision, as well as to better execute a number of other technical elements.
Source: Tánc és Nevelés
Authors: Milán Ujvári, Bence Szabó
Institutions: Ministry of Labor and Employment, Hungarian Dance University
Language: Hungarian
Subfield: Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4378472438