A Comparison of Strength and Power Characteristics Between Power Lifters, Olympic Lifters, and Sprinters
- ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- N. Travis Triplett Ph.D., Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- Appalachian State University (ASU )
- Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/
Abstract: The purpose of this investigation was to determine the effect
of involvement in power lifting, Olympic lifting, and sprinting
on strength and power characteristics in the squat movement.
A standard one repetition maximum squat test, jump
squat tests, and vertical jumps with various loads were performed.
The power lifters (PL, n = 8), Olympic lifters (OL,
n = 6), and sprinters (S, n = 6) were significantly stronger
than the controls (C, n = 8) (p <= 0.05). In addition, the OL
group was significantly stronger than the S group. The OL
group produced significantly higher peak forces, power outputs,
velocities, and jump heights in comparison to the PL
and C groups for jump trials at various loads. The S group
produced higher peak velocities and jump heights in comparison
to the PL and C groups for jump trials at various
loads. The PL group was significantly higher in peak force
and peak power for jump trials at various loads in comparison
to the C group. The data indicates that strength and
power characteristics are specific to each group and are most
likely influenced by the various training protocols utilized.
A Comparison of Strength and Power Characteristics Between Power Lifters, Olympic Lifters, and Sprinters
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Additional Information
- Publication
- McBride, J.M., Triplett-McBride, T., Davie, A., and Newton, R.U. (1999) A comparison of strength and power characteristics between power lifters, Olympic lifters, and sprinters. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 13(1), 58-66. Published by National Strength and Conditioning Association (ISSN: 1533-4287). Original version available from publisher’s web site: http://www.nsca-lift.org
- Language: English
- Date: 1999