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Ergonomics Volume 37, 1994 - Issue 1: Ergonomics in sport and leisure
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The relation between isometric lifting strength and muscular fitness measures

K. BIRCHCentre for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Byrom Street, Liverpool, L3 3AF, UK
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S. SINNERTONCentre for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Byrom Street, Liverpool, L3 3AF, UK
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T. REILLYCentre for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Byrom Street, Liverpool, L3 3AF, UK
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A. LEESCentre for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Byrom Street, Liverpool, L3 3AF, UK
Pages 87-93 | Published online: 30 May 2007

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