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Anthropometric, strength, endurance and flexibility characteristics of elite and recreational climbers

S. Grant Institute of Biomedical and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, 64 Oakfield Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8LT, UK
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V. Hynes Institute of Biomedical and Life Sciences
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A. Whittaker Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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T. Aitchison Department of Statistics, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
Pages 301-309 | Published online: 15 May 2007

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