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Effect of 8 weeks of free-weight and machine-based strength training on strength and power performance

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Wirth, Klaus, Keiner, Michael, Hartmann, Hagen, Sander, Andre, Mickel, Christoph·2016·Journal of Human Kinetics

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of free-weight and machine-based exercises to increase different strength and speed-strength variables. One hundred twenty male participants (age: 23.8 ± 2.5 years; body height: 181.0 ± 6.8 cm; body mass: 80.2 ± 8.9 kg) joined the study. The 2 experimental groups completed an 8 week periodized strength training program that included 2 training sessions per week. The exercises that were used in the strength training programs were the parallel barbell squat and the leg press. Before and after the training period, the 1-repetition-maximum in the barbell squat and the leg press, the squat jump, the countermovement jump and unilateral isometric force (maximal isometric force and the rate of force development) were evaluated. To compare each group pre vs. post-intervention, analysis of variance with repeated measures and Scheffé post-hoc tests were used. The leg press group increased their 1-repetition-maximum significantly (p < 0.001), while in the squat group such variables as 1-repetition-maximum, the squat jump and the countermovement jump increased significantly (p < 0.001). The maximal isometric force showed no statistically significant result for the repeated measures factor, while the rate of force development of the squat group even showed a statistically significant decrease. Differences between the 2 experimental groups were detected for the squat jump and the countermovement jump. In comparison with the leg press, the squat might be a better strength training exercise for the development of jump performance.

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Authors
Wirth, K., Keiner, M., Hartmann, H., Sander, A., & Mickel, C.
Affiliations
  • Fachhochschule Wiener Neustadt (AT)
  • Swimming Federation of the State Lower Saxony, Hannover, Germany
  • Goethe University Frankfurt (DE)
  • German Luge and Bobsled Federation, Berchtesgaden, Germany
Corresponding author
Keiner, Michael
Venue
Journal of Human Kinetics
Published
2016-10-15
Volume
53
Issue
1
Pages
201-210
ISSN
  • 1640-5544 (ISSN-L)
  • 1899-7562
OpenAlex
W2536037986
Cited by
61
References
28
Citations by year
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FWCI
5.68
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of Human Kinetics (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
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 › Complementary and alternative medicine › Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
Keywords
free weight training, resistance training, power performance, one-repetition maximum, squat jump, countermovement jump, rate of force development, maximal isometric force, barbell squat, leg press, jump performance, training periodization

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