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Kinetic Responses to Acute Blood Flow Restriction Exposure in Young Physically Active Women During Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull

Applied Sciences
The application of blood flow restriction (BFR) during resistance exercise enhances muscular adaptations under low-load conditions. However, its acute effects on explosive neuromuscular performance, particularly on kinetic variables such as the rate of ...
Sebastián Aliste-Flores, Luis Javier Chirosa-Ríos, Ignacio Chirosa-Ríos, Daniel Jerez-Mayorga   +3 more
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Maximum Strength, Rate of Force Development, Jump Height, and Peak Power Alterations in Weightlifters across Five Months of Training

Sports, 2017
The purpose of this monitoring study was to investigate how alterations in training affect changes in force-related characteristics and weightlifting performance. Subjects: Seven competitive weightlifters participated in the study.
W. Guy Hornsby, Jeremy A. Gentles, Christopher J. MacDonald, Satoshi Mizuguchi, Michael W. Ramsey, Michael H. Stone   +5 more
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Jump Training Analysis: An Application in Strength and Conditioning [PDF]

, 2017
Force development is a crucial part of sports performance. Jumping is a mechanical movement used in various sports to analyze force production. Strength and Conditioning coaches work with athletes on improving sports performance through a variety of ...
Morgan, AshLynn
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Differences in the Movement Skills and Physical Qualities of Elite Senior & Academy Rugby League Players. [PDF]

, 2017
The aim of the present study was to investigate (a) the differences in the movement skills and physical qualities between academy and senior rugby league players, and (b) the relationships between movement skills and physical qualities.
Ireton, MRE, Jones, B, Till, K, Weaving, D   +3 more
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The Association between Countermovement Rebound Jump Metrics and Independent Measures of Athletic Performance

Applied Sciences
This study investigates the associations between countermovement rebound jump (CMRJ) performance metrics and various independent measures of athletic performance, including the isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP), 20 m linear sprint, and 505 change-of ...
Jiaqing Xu, Anthony Turner, Thomas M. Comyns, Shyam Chavda, Chris Bishop   +4 more
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Anthropometric and Physical Profiles of English Academy Rugby Union Players. [PDF]

, 2015
The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the anthropometric and physical characteristics of English regional academy rugby union academy players by age category (under 16, under 18 and under 21s).
Appleby, Argus, Argus, Baker, Baker, Baker, Baker, Baker, Bangsbo, Barr, Bemben, Ben Jones, Billat, Buchheit, Buchheit, Cahill, Duthie, Duthie, Duthie, Duthie, Gabbett, Gabbett, Gabbett, Gabbett, Gabbett, Gabbett, Haff, Hopkins, Joshua D. Darrall-Jones, Kevin Till, Krustrup, Peterson, Quarrie, Quarrie, Ramsbottom, Roberts, Smart, Stone, Stone, Till, Till, Till, Vanttinen, Waldron, West   +44 more
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Cognitive Function and Salivary DHEA Levels in Physically Active Elderly African American Women

International Journal of Endocrinology, 2015
Serum and plasma dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) concentration has been associated with several health parameters associated with aging including cognitive function, bone mineral density, and muscular strength.
Greggory R. Davis, Gabrielle J. Gallien, Kaitlyn M. Moody, Nina R. LeBlanc, Peter R. Smoak, David Bellar   +5 more
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Correlation and prediction of dynamic human isolated joint strength from lean body mass [PDF]

A relationship between a person's lean body mass and the amount of maximum torque that can be produced with each isolated joint of the upper extremity was investigated.
Aldridge, Ann M., Hasson, Scott M., Maida, James C., Pandya, Abhilash K., Woolford, Barbara J.   +4 more
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Familiarisation, Reproducibility, Sensitivity and Joint Angle Specificity of Bilateral Isometric Force Exertions during Leg Press [PDF]

, 2018
BACKGROUND: Strength assessments are used to monitor physical progression and evaluate the impact of training interventions, which is extremely valuable for both athletic performance and clinical populations.
Harden, Mellissa, Hicks, Kirsty, Howatson, Glyn, Wolf, Alex   +3 more
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The influence of barbell and body position on force-time characteristics in the isometric mid-thigh pull [PDF]

, 2019
Publication 1: The Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull: A Review and Methodology – Part 1 Isometric tests are commonly used to monitor physical qualities that underpin athletic performance.
Guppy, Stuart Nathan
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