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Validation and Reliability of a Novel Test of Upper Body Isometric Strength

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Bellar, David, Marcus, Lena, Judge, Lawrence W.·2015·Journal of Human Kinetics
DOI 10.1515/hukin-2015-0074PMC PMC4633254
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The purpose of the present investigation was to examine the association of a novel test of upper body isometric strength against a 1RM bench press measurement. Forty college age adults (n = 20 female, n = 20 male; age 22.8 ± 2.8 years; body height 171.6 ± 10.8 cm; body mass 73.5 ± 16.3 kg; body fat 23.1 ± 5.4%) volunteered for the present investigation. The participants reported to the lab on three occasions. The first visit included anthropometric measurements and familiarization with both the upper body isometric test and bench press exercise. The final visits were conducted in a randomized order, with one being a 1RM assessment on the bench press and the other consisting of three trials of the upper body isometric assessment. For the isometric test, participants were positioned in a “push-up” style position while tethered (stainless steel chain) to a load cell (high frequency) anchored to the ground. The peak isometric force was consistent across all three trials (ICC = 0.98) suggesting good reliability. Multiple regression analysis was completed with the predictors: peak isometric force, gender, against the outcome variable 1RM bench press. The analysis resulted in a significant model (r2 = 0.861, p≤0.001) with all predictor variables attaining significance in the model (p<0.05). Isometric peak strength had the greatest effect on the model (Beta = 5.19, p≤0.001). Results from this study suggest that the described isometric upper body strength assessment is likely a valid and reliable tool to determine strength. Further research is warranted to gather a larger pool of data in regard to this assessment.

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Figure 1 Chart of Peak Force on the UBIST by trial (1,2,3) by gender. Error bars represent ± 1 SE
Figure 1 Chart of Peak Force on the UBIST by trial (1,2,3) by gender. Error bars represent ± 1 SECC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 2 Scatterplot of Peak Force on the UBIST by 1RM Bench Press for female participants.
Figure 2 Scatterplot of Peak Force on the UBIST by 1RM Bench Press for female participants.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 3 Scatterplot of Peak Force on the UBIST by 1RM Bench Press for male participants.
Figure 3 Scatterplot of Peak Force on the UBIST by 1RM Bench Press for male participants.CC BY · PubMed Central

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Authors
Bellar, D., Marcus, L., & Judge, L. W.
Affiliations
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette (US)
  • Ball State University (US)
Corresponding author
Bellar, David
ORCID
Venue
Journal of Human Kinetics
Publisher
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Published
2015-09-01
Volume
47
Issue
1
Pages
189-195
ISSN
  • 1640-5544 (ISSN-L)
  • 1899-7562
DOI
10.1515/hukin-2015-0074
PMC
PMC4633254
OpenAlex
W2292761450
Cited by
26
References
18
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FWCI
3.78
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Journal of Human Kinetics (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Orthopedics and Sports Medicine › Sports Performance and Training
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation › Physical Education and Training Studies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology (medical) › Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
Keywords
test-retest reliability, test validity, load cell, strength analysis

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