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The correlation of force-velocity-power relationship of a whole-body movement with 20 m and 60 m sprint performance.
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Sports biomechanics [Sports Biomech] 2021 Jul 21, pp. 1-14. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Jul 21. - Publication Year :
- 2021
- Publisher :
- Ahead of Print
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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 <subscript>0</subscript> ), theoretical maximal velocity (V <subscript>0</subscript> ) and theoretical maximum power (P <subscript>0</subscript> ) 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 (t <subscript>20</subscript> ), time to cover 60 m (t <subscript>60</subscript> ), and maximum sprint velocity (V <subscript>max</subscript> ) were calculated from the best 60 m trial. Correlation analyses revealed strong and significant correlations between V <subscript>0</subscript> and t <subscript>20</subscript> (r = -0.60), V <subscript>0</subscript> and t <subscript>60</subscript> (r = -0.60), P <subscript>0</subscript> and t <subscript>20</subscript> (r = -0.75) and P <subscript>0</subscript> and t <subscript>60</subscript> (r = -0.78). Multiple linear regression indicated that P <subscript>0</subscript> explained 56%, 61% and 60% of the variability in t <subscript>20</subscript> , t <subscript>60</subscript> and V <subscript>max</subscript> , respectively. Our results emphasise the importance of developing power production capabilities to improve sprint performance.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1752-6116
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Sports biomechanics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 34286663
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2021.1951344