Force-Time Characteristics in Collegiate Weightlifters Using Two Isometric Pull Protocols

  • Kyle Rochau West Virginia University
  • Wesley Gawel East Tennessee State University
  • Jarrod Burton West Virginia University
  • Andrew Layne West Virginia University
  • Guy Hornsby West Virginia University
  • Mike H. Stone East Tennessee State University
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47206/ijsc.v4i1.310
Keywords: Strength relationship, Snatch, Clean & jerk, Force, Weightlifting

Abstract

The isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP) is commonly used to measure isometric strength of characteristics of weightlifters. The isometric pull from the start position (IPSP) has not been studied as much as the IMTP but may potentially be a viable option for a weightlifting monitoring program. This study aims to compare isometric force-time characteristics from both the IMTP and IPSP to weightlifting competition performance. Collegiate weightlifters’ performances were compared to isometric peak force (IPF), rate of force development (RFD), and allometrically scaled peak force (IPFa) of both isometric testing protocols by a Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient. Strong correlations between weightlifting performance and force-time characteristics for both protocols were found with IPSP having slightly higher correlations. This suggests that both isometric testing protocols are viable tools for predicting weightlifting performance. It may be useful to include both protocols in a weightlifting monitoring program.

Published
2024-05-10
How to Cite
Rochau, K., Gawel, W., Burton, J., Layne, A., Hornsby, W., & Stone, M. (2024). Force-Time Characteristics in Collegiate Weightlifters Using Two Isometric Pull Protocols . International Journal of Strength and Conditioning, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.47206/ijsc.v4i1.310
Issue
Vol 4 No 1 (2024): Vol 4 No 1 (2024): International Journal of Strength and Conditioning
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