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Source: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Summary:
Female cross country skiers were placed in strength training or control groups
A special strength training apparatus designed to mimic the arm motion in double poling was used
The strength training group improved in both double poling economy and time to exhaustion on a ski ergometer
Conclusion:
Maximal upper body strength training improved double poling performance by increasing work economy
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