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Muscular Strength and Its Influence on Performance Outcomes
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Muscular Strength and Its Influence on Performance Outcomes

A special issue of Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology (ISSN 2411-5142). This special issue belongs to the section "Physical Exercise for Health Promotion".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2020) | Viewed by 16083

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Dr. Timothy J. Suchomel

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Department of Human Movement Sciences, Carroll University, Waukesha, WI 53186, USA
Interests: weightlifting movements; strength and power development; athlete monitoring
Dr. Lachlan James

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Sport and Exercise Science, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
Interests: sports science; exercise science; sport physiology; exercise performance; strength and conditioning; athletic performance; exercise testing; exercise physiology; resistance training
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Dear Colleagues,

Out of all of the modifiable fitness characteristics an athlete possesses, muscular strength may be the most influential when it comes to improving performance.  In addition to impacting performance directly in and of itself, muscular strength can serve as a foundation upon which other fitness characteristics (e.g. rate of force development, power, etc.) can be improved, but may also serve as one of the most effective characteristics in decreasing injury rates, allowing athletes to stay healthy and participate in more athletic events.  Due to its importance to an athlete’s performance and health, it is important to research and understand the underlying factors that influence muscular strength, examine the effect that different training strategies have on muscular strength, and investigate the impact that muscular strength can have on general (e.g. jump, sprint, change of direction, etc.) and specific sport skills.  This Special Issue of the Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology will welcome cross-sectional research, longitudinal studies, and review articles focused on mechanisms and training strategies that improve muscular strength and the impact that muscular strength has on other performance measures.  It is the purpose of this Special Issue to expand our knowledge on novel or existing training methods that will improve muscular strength as well as to further understand the influence that muscular strength has on athletic performance and injury prevention.

Dr. Timothy J. Suchomel
Dr. Lachlan P. James
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Keywords

  • Maximal strength
  • Relative strength
  • Isometric strength
  • Eccentric strength
  • Periodization
  • Resistance training
  • Hypertrophy
  • Transfer of training

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Mixed versus Focused Resistance Training during an Australian Football Pre-Season
by Lachlan P. James, Jade Haycraft, Anthony Pierobon, Timothy J. Suchomel and Mark Connick
J. Funct. Morphol. Kinesiol. 2020, 5(4), 99; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk5040099 - 18 Dec 2020
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The purpose of this investigation was to determine the effect of a focused versus mixed-methods strength-power training plan on athletes undertaking high volumes of concurrent training. Fourteen junior elite male Australian football players were randomly assigned into either the focused or mixed group. [...] Read more.
The purpose of this investigation was to determine the effect of a focused versus mixed-methods strength-power training plan on athletes undertaking high volumes of concurrent training. Fourteen junior elite male Australian football players were randomly assigned into either the focused or mixed group. Both training groups undertook a sequenced training intervention consisting of a four-week mesocycle emphasising heavy strength followed by a four-week mesocycle of high velocity emphasis. Training differed between groups by way of the degree of emphasis placed on the targeted attribute in each cycle and occurred during the preseason. Testing occurred pre- and post-training and consisted of the unloaded and loaded (+20 kg) countermovement jump (CMJ). Focused training elicited practical (non-trivial) improvements in flight time to contraction ratio (FT:CT) (g = 0.45, ±90% confidence interval 0.49) underpinned by a small reduction in contraction time (g = −0.46, ±0.45) and a small increase in braking (g = 0.36, ±0.42) and concentric phase mean force (g = 0.22, ±0.39). Conversely, the mixed group demonstrated an unchanged FT:CT (g = −0.13, ±0.56). Similar respective changes occurred in the loaded condition. Preferential improvements in FT:CT occur when a greater focus is placed on a targeted physical quality in a sequenced training plan of junior elite Australian football players during preseason training. Full article
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Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull Performance in Rugby Players: A Systematic Literature Review
by Eric A. Martin and George K. Beckham
J. Funct. Morphol. Kinesiol. 2020, 5(4), 91; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk5040091 - 8 Dec 2020
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The isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP) is a multi-joint test of whole-body force production relevant to rugby players. “Rugby AND (mid-thigh pull OR midthigh pull OR mid thigh pull” were searched in PubMed, Sportdiscus, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL Plus with Full Text, and Google [...] Read more.
The isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP) is a multi-joint test of whole-body force production relevant to rugby players. “Rugby AND (mid-thigh pull OR midthigh pull OR mid thigh pull” were searched in PubMed, Sportdiscus, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL Plus with Full Text, and Google Scholar; the final date of search was 24 January 2018. Data extraction from 24 articles included subject characteristics, force data, and IMTP testing procedures. Select ranges of peak forces reported were: Youth: 1162–2374 N; Academy: 1855–3104 N; Professional: 2254–3851 N. Rate of force development (RFD) at 100 and 200 ms ranged from 5521 to 11,892 N and 5403 to 8405 N, respectively, among professional rugby players. Studies’ research design were of moderate quality, but most studies lacked detailed reporting of IMTP procedures. Variability of force characteristics derived from the IMTP within similar populations (e.g., approximately 200% difference in peak force between samples of professional rugby league players) as well as large and unexpected overlaps between dissimilar populations, limit conclusions about force production capabilities relative to playing level, likely due to limitations and lack of standardization of IMTP procedures. Greater uniformity in IMTP testing procedures and reporting is needed. This manuscript provides a guide for reporting needs when presenting results from an IMTP in research. Full article
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Changes in Maximal Strength and Home Run Performance in NCAA Division I Baseball Players Across 3 Competitive Seasons: A Descriptive Study
by W. Guy Hornsby, Abigail L. Tice, Jason D. Stone, Justin J. Merrigan, Joshua Hagen, John P. Wagle, Aaron J. Cunanan and Michael H. Stone
J. Funct. Morphol. Kinesiol. 2021, 6(1), 4; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk6010004 - 2 Jan 2021
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The purpose of this longitudinal, descriptive study was to observe changes in maximal strength measured via isometric clean grip mid-thigh pull and home runs (total and home runs per game) across three years of training and three competitive seasons for four National Collegiate [...] Read more.
The purpose of this longitudinal, descriptive study was to observe changes in maximal strength measured via isometric clean grip mid-thigh pull and home runs (total and home runs per game) across three years of training and three competitive seasons for four National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 1 baseball players. A one-way repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) was performed, revealing significant univariate effects of time for peak force (PF) (p = 0.003) and peak force allometrically scaled (PFa) (p = 0.002). Increases in PF were noted from season 1 to season 2 (p = 0.031) and season 3 (p = 0.004), but season 2 was not significantly different than season 3 (p = 0.232). Additionally, increases in PFa were noted from season 1 to season 2 (p = 0.010) and season 3 (p < 0.001), but season 2 was not significantly different than season 3 (p = 0.052). Home runs per game rose from the 2009 (0.32) to 2010 season (1.35) and dropped during the 2011 season (1.07). A unique aspect of the study involves 2010 being the season in which ball-bat coefficient of restitution (BBCOR) bats were introduced to the NCAA competition. Full article
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