Publications by authors named "Ritchie Barber"
J Strength Cond Res
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to investigate the differences in early versus late rapid force production in female soccer players during a specific hamstring assessment using force plates.
- 21 elite female soccer players participated, and they performed maximal isometric contractions to measure peak force and rapid force (RF) development at two time intervals: early (0-100 ms) and late (100-200 ms).
- Results showed significant differences, with early RF reaching about 52-54% of peak force compared to only about 15% for late RF, suggesting that tracking early RF could help practitioners optimize performance assessment and inform injury prevention strategies.
