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Phase-Specific Changes in Rate of Force Development and Muscle Morphology Throughout a Block Periodized Training Cycle in Weightlifters

Sports, 2019
The purpose of this study was to investigate the kinetic and morphological adaptations that occur during distinct phases of a block periodized training cycle in weightlifters.
Dylan G. Suarez, Satoshi Mizuguchi, William Guy Hornsby, Aaron J. Cunanan, Donald J. Marsh, Michael H. Stone   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Effect of Lifting Straps Use on Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull Strength Performance

Akdeniz Spor Bilimleri Dergisi
This study investigated the effect of lifting strap usage on isometric mid-thigh pull performance. The study was conducted on 20 healthy males with a mean age (mean ± standard deviation) of 20.8 ± 1.5 years and mean height and weight of 177.2 ± 1.6 cm and 73.8 ± 2.9 kg, respectively.
Mustafa Cebel Torun, Samet Torun, Çağrı Çelenk   +2 more
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πForce—Repeatability and Reliability of Peak Force and Rate of Force Development in a Portable Multi-Exercise Device

Muscles
Isometric strength is widely used to monitor training adaptations, assess neuromuscular fatigue, and play a critical role in the maintenance of muscle health.
Ricardo Pimenta, Abel Pimenta
doaj   +1 more source

Osteoarthritis: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment

MedComm, Volume 7, Issue 7, July 2026.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a multifactorial degenerative joint disease and a leading cause of disability worldwide. This graphical abstract summarizes the epidemiology, diagnostic strategies, and therapeutic approaches of OA. OA development is driven by aging, metabolic dysregulation, and mechanical stress, leading to progressive joint degeneration ...
Qin Ru, Dongliang Yuan, Shide Jiang, Xiaoxuan Zhao, Xu Liu, Yusheng Li, Shuguang Liu, Yuxiang Wu   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

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
doaj   +1 more source

Dynamic strength index in athletic performance: a comprehensive analysis of theory, measurement and practical application

Здоров’я, спорт, реабілітація
 Background and purpose The development of athletic performance requires a detailed assessment of the relationship between maximal strength and the ability to express it explosively.
Marko Joksimovic, Ratko Pavlovic, Vladimir Koprivica, Matej Plevnik   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Is isometric mid-thigh pull associated with the competitive performance of striking high-level athletes?

Retos
Background: The isometric mid-thigh pull test (IMTP) is commonly used in sports performance assessment, but it remains underutilized among combat sports athletes. Aims: to evaluate whether Pan-American medalists (PM) showed differences when compared with other athletes (NM) when performing the IMTP.
Ciro José Brito, Lucas Teixeira Marques, Pablo Merino-Muñoz, Alejandro Bustamante-Garrido, Mauricio Araya-Ibacache, Otávio de Toledo Nóbrega, Bianca Miarka, Esteban Ariel Aedo-Muñoz   +7 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Differentiation of the acute changes in the inter-limb strength asymmetry profile of the lower limbs between winners and defeated athletes following a simulated karate bout

Scientific Reports
This study aimed to (1) assess the acute impact of a simulated karate bout (SKB) on inter-limb peak vertical force (PVF) and RFD asymmetry of the lower limbs in elite athletes (U16, U18, Seniors), accordingly to the outcome of the SKB (victory/defeat ...
Eliza Gaweł, Maciej Kostrzewa, Adam Zając, Dawid Gaweł   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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
doaj   +1 more source

Physiological differences between advanced CrossFit athletes, recreational CrossFit participants, and physically-active adults - Fig 3

, 2020
Group differences in A) force and B) rate of force production during an isometric mid-thigh pull. * = Significantly (p p < 0.10) from ADV.
Michael D. Roberts (8623878), Trisha A. VanDusseldorp (8681514), Tiffany A. Esmat (8681511), Gerald T. Mangine (5702681), Christian G. Almeda (8681508), Matthew T. Stratton (8681505), Yuri Feito (4604020)   +6 more
core   +1 more source