On the question of the feedability of training aimed at extreme weight reduction in hand-hand combat athletes for win at competitions

This scientific article reveals the question of the expediency of training aimed at extreme weight loss of hand - to - hand combat athletes to win competitions. There are many factors that influence the successful results of the fights. One of these factors is the weight of the competitor. The scientific article reveals the term "weight race" and the important negative consequences of its conduct. Lowering the weight of athletes is a common way to get down one or two weight categories. This will allow the athlete to gain an advantage in the form of: anthropometry and restoration of reduced weight to normal, which increases the likelihood of winning in the chosen weight category. The object of the study is the relationship that develops in the field of sports activity. The subject of the study is the extreme weight loss of hand - to - hand combat athletes to win competitions.