Comparison of Body Composition between Raiders and Defenders in Kabaddi: Muscle Mass and Fat Percentage

Abstract

Kabaddi is a complex game with high intensity, where each player must have good

aerobic and anaerobic capacity. Considering the playing position, body

composition needs to be taken into account, because ideal body composition is a

determining factor in an athlete's performance. This study aims to determine the

body composition of kabaddi players and compare the characteristics of muscle

mass (kg) and fat percentage (%) between raiders and defenders. This study uses a

comparative quantitative method with a sample size of 19 kabaddi athletes from

East Java. Body composition measurements were taken using InBody H20, which

measures muscle mass and fat percentage. Data analysis was performed using the

t-test with the help of SPSS software. The results of this study showed that there was

no significant difference in muscle mass between raiders and defenders (p=0.223),

and there was no significant difference in fat percentage (p=0.930). The conclusion

is that even though the raider and defender positions have different roles, the

balance between muscle mass and body fat percentage is one of the factors that

supports optimal performance. Due to the complementary and dynamic playing

patterns in kabaddi, athletes from both positions have almost equivalent physical

requirements, which leads to similar body compositions.

Keywords: kabaddi, body composition, muscle mass, fat percentage