Kraus-Webber test which indicates muscle strength and flexibility of certain group of muscles showed significant decrease in cigarette smoking athletes in the age group of 19-30 years compared to nonsmoking athletes. The results indicate tobacco smoke inhalation affects muscle flexibility and strength required for athletes.

Cigarette smoking significantly decreases muscle strength and flexibility in athletes aged 19-30 years compared to nonsmoking athletes.

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Effect of cigarette smoking on muscle strength of flexibility of athletes.

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