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

Authors

  • Kyle Rochau School of Sport Sciences, College of Applied Human Sciences, West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA
  • Wesley Gawel Center of Excellence for Sport Science and Coach Education, Department of Sport, Exercise, Recreation and Kinesiology, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, USA
  • Jarrod Burton School of Sport Sciences, College of Applied Human Sciences, West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA
  • Andrew Layne School of Sport Sciences, College of Applied Human Sciences, West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA
  • Mike H. Stone Center of Excellence for Sport Science and Coach Education, Department of Sport, Exercise, Recreation and Kinesiology, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, USA
  • Guy Hornsby School of Sport Sciences, College of Applied Human Sciences, West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA

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.

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Published

2024-05-10

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): Vol 4 No 1 (2024): International Journal of Strength and Conditioning

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Copyright (c) 2024 Kyle Rochau, Wesley Gawel, Jarrod Burton, Andrew Layne, William Hornsby, Michael Stone

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How to Cite

Rochau, Kyle, Wesley Gawel, Jarrod Burton, Andrew Layne, Michael Stone, and William Hornsby. 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.

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