Accuracy of Voluntary Force Modulation During the Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull [PDF]
SportsThe purpose of this study was to investigate voluntary force modulation accuracy during the isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP) and to investigate biological sex and relative strength as factors relating to error. Strength-trained males (n = 18) and females (
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Intra-Trial Reliability and Usefulness of Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull Testing on Portable Force Plates. [PDF]
J Hum Kinet, 2020 Abstract The aim of this study was to assess the intra-trial reliability and usefulness of portable force plates and a customised Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull rig. Twenty males (age: 24.1 ± 2.5 years, body height: 177.7 ± 0.09 cm, body mass: 88.4 ± 17.9 kg) with weightlifting experience ± 12 months attended 1 familiarisation session and 1 ...
Keogh C +3 more
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The Influence of Maturity Offset, Strength, and Movement Competency on Motor Skill Performance in Adolescent Males [PDF]
Sports, 2019 This study aimed to examine the extent to which maturity offset, strength, and movement competency influences motor skill performance in adolescent boys. One hundred and eight secondary school boys completed anthropometric and physical testing on two non-
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A Comparison of Dynamic Strength Index between Team-Sport Athletes [PDF]
Sports, 2017 The purpose of this study was to examine the differences in countermovement jump peak force (CMJ-PF), isometric mid-thigh pull peak force (IMTP-PF), and resultant dynamic strength index (DSI) values between team-sport athletes.
Christopher Thomas +2 more
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Standardization and methodological considerations for the isometric mid-thigh pull [PDF]
Strength & Conditioning Journal, 2019 The isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP) is commonly used to assess an athlete’s force generation ability. This test is highly reliable and is simple and relatively quick to perform.
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The Relationship Between Simple Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull and Jumping Abilities: A Case Series Study
International Journal of Strength and Conditioning, 2023 Isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP) is used to measure and monitor the peak force and the rate of force development. However, current IMTP implementation is costly and time-consuming.
Junpei Shiba, Hana Yamase, Shota Enoki
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Differences in Vertical Jump Force-Time Characteristics between Stronger and Weaker Adolescent Basketball Players [PDF]
Sports, 2017 The countermovement jump (CMJ) and isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP) are commonly used to compare one’s force capacity during dynamic and isometric assessments, respectively.
Christopher Thomas +3 more
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Pre-Exercise Caffeine and Sodium Bicarbonate: Their Effects on Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull Performance in a Crossover, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study [PDF]
SportsCaffeine and sodium bicarbonate are extensively researched ergogenic aids known for their potential to enhance exercise performance. The stimulant properties of caffeine on the central nervous system, coupled with the buffering capacity of sodium ...
Celil Kaçoğlu +8 more
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Changes in Dynamic Strength Index in Response to Strength Training [PDF]
Sports, 2018 The primary aim of this investigation was to determine the effects of a four-week period of in-season strength training on the dynamic strength index (DSI). Pre and post a four-week period of strength-based training, twenty-four collegiate athletes (age =
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Effect of low-pass filtering on isometric midthigh pull kinetics [PDF]
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2018 The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of low-pass filtering on isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP) kinetics, including body weight (BW), onset threshold force, time-specific force values (50, 100, 150 and 200 ms) and peak force (PF).
Comfort, P +3 more
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