Differences in maximal strength capacity between isometric squat and mid-thigh pull tests in elite track and field athletes
The aim of this study was to compare the vertical peak force (PF) generated during the isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP) and isometric squat (ISqT) performed at the same knee and hip angles. Fourteen elite track and field athletes performed 3 maximal efforts of isometric IMTP and ISqT tests. The vertical PF was measured by a force platform (Kistler 9290CD, AG Winterthur, Switzerland). Our findings revealed significant higher PF and relative PF during ISqT than IMTP (Mean difference: 953 ± 224 N, p < 0.001, d = 1.62 and 14.6 ± 2.4 N.kg-1, p < 0.001, d = 3.8, respectively). The results of this study suggest that ISqT may be more appropriate testing procedure for identifying athletes` maximum isometric strength capacities in elite track and field athletes
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| Notations: | training science technical and natural sciences strength and speed sports |
| Published in: | ISBS Proceedings Archive (Michigan) |
| Language: | English |
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Canberra
International Society of Biomechanics in Sports
2021
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| Online Access: | https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol39/iss1/87 |
| Volume: | 39 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| Pages: | Article 87 |
| Document types: | congress proceedings |
| Level: | advanced |