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ArticleMuscles (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Does Regional Muscle Distribution Predict Functional Capacity? Sex-Specific Insights from Bioimpedance and Performance Testing.

Elena Caso-Fontánez, Pablo López-Sierra, Carlos D Gómez-Carmona, Sergio J Ibáñez, Diego Muñoz

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Elena Caso-FontánezGrupo de Optimización del Entrenamiento y el Rendimiento Deportivo (GOERD), Facultad de Ciencias del Deporte, Universidad de Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain.ORCID 0009-0009-6520-9220
Pablo López-SierraGrupo de Optimización del Entrenamiento y el Rendimiento Deportivo (GOERD), Facultad de Ciencias del Deporte, Universidad de Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-5966-3744
Carlos D Gómez-CarmonaGrupo de Optimización del Entrenamiento y el Rendimiento Deportivo (GOERD), Facultad de Ciencias del Deporte, Universidad de Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-4084-8124
Sergio J IbáñezGrupo de Optimización del Entrenamiento y el Rendimiento Deportivo (GOERD), Facultad de Ciencias del Deporte, Universidad de Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-6009-4086
Diego MuñozGrupo de Optimización del Entrenamiento y el Rendimiento Deportivo (GOERD), Facultad de Ciencias del Deporte, Universidad de Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-4107-6864

Funding

Gobierno de Aragón S53_23RGovernment of Extremadura GR24133Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades FPU23/02997
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe relationships between segmental body composition and multidimensional performance outcomes remain insufficiently characterized in adults with limited but regular physical activity. This study examined associations between body composition parameters and functional test performance, while identifying sex-based differences.

methodsForty-seven adults (31 women, 16 men; age 48.04 ± 11.33 years) underwent segmental bioelectrical impedance analysis and functional assessments including handgrip strength, isometric plank endurance, and single-leg balance. Correlations and sex comparisons statistical tests were performed.

resultsStrong positive correlations were observed between segmental muscle mass and handgrip strength (r = 0.74-0.84,

conclusionsSegmental muscle mass shows strong associations with strength and moderate associations with core endurance, while adipose tissue exhibits inverse relationships. Pronounced sexual dimorphism exists in both body composition and functional capacity.

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body compositioncore endurancehandgrip strengthphysically inactive occupationssexual dimorphism

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PMCPMC13029450

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