1. The correlation of force-velocity-power relationship of a whole-body movement with 20 m and 60 m sprint performance.
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Singh, Utkarsh, Ramachandran, Akhilesh Kumar, Baxter, Brett A., and Allen, Sam J.
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BIOMECHANICS ,STATISTICAL correlation ,MULTIPLE regression analysis ,ACCELERATION (Mechanics) ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,MUSCLE strength ,RESEARCH ,BODY movement ,ATHLETIC ability ,JUMPING ,EXERCISE tests ,SPRINTING ,PHYSIOLOGICAL effects of acceleration - Abstract
Sprinting ability is important for successful performance in sports. The aim of this study was to examine the correlation between force-velocity-power relationship of a whole-body movement and sprint performance. Twelve male participants performed maximal squat jumps with additional loads ranging from 0% to 100% body weight to obtain force-velocity profiles. The mean force and velocity were calculated during the push-off phase for each jump, which resulted in a force-velocity curve. The theoretical maximal force (F
0 ), theoretical maximal velocity (V0 ) and theoretical maximum power (P0 ) were computed via extrapolation of the force and velocity data. In the second session, participants performed two 60 m sprints and the time to cover 20 m (t20 ), time to cover 60 m (t60 ), and maximum sprint velocity (Vmax ) were calculated from the best 60 m trial. Correlation analyses revealed strong and significant correlations between V0 and t20 (r = −0.60), V0 and t60 (r = −0.60), P0 and t20 (r = −0.75) and P0 and t60 (r = −0.78). Multiple linear regression indicated that P0 explained 56%, 61% and 60% of the variability in t20 , t60 and Vmax , respectively. Our results emphasise the importance of developing power production capabilities to improve sprint performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2024
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