This study investigated the association between shoulder biomechanics, anthropometric variables and isometric and dynamic forces in the pullover exercise and throwing speed in professional water polo players. 30 elite male players (age: 20 ± 2.7 years; height: 180 ± 5.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study examined the impact of incorporating pull-up exercises into the training routines of competitive swimmers on their performance outcomes. Eight swimmers (average age 21 ± 6.7 years, height 178 ± 5.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFConventional strength training and core exercises are commonly prescribed to improve cycling performance. Although previous studies have explored the utility of strength training in various cycling populations, this intervention has never been compared to core exercises. Thirty-six trained road cyclists were divided into three groups of 12 participants that performed either no strength training, conventional strength training, or core exercises, in all cases together with their regular cycling training during a 12-week period.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Allen & Coggan protocol suggests that 95% of the power output during a 20-min time trial is a valid surrogate for 60-min maximal power. The validity of this concept has not been studied previously in cyclists with different performance levels. As a result, we classified 120 cyclists in our study as recreationally trained, trained, well trained or professional, based on their maximal oxygen consumption.
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February 2023
Purpose: The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of plyometric training direction on jumping, sprinting, and change-of-direction ability in basketball players.
Methods: Forty male basketball players (21.8 [3.