Peak power output in the power clean - The influence of relative strength
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Faculty
Faculty of Computing, Health and Science
School
School of Exercise, Biomedical and Health Science / Centre for Exercise and Sports Science Research
RAS ID
2986
Abstract
The aim of this study was to determine whether athletes of higher relative strength maximise their power output at higher percentages of their 1 RM in the power clean. Twenty-nine male athletes (power clean 1 RM = 99.2 ± 18.9 kg) performed two power cleans at 10% increments from 50% to 100% of 1 RM. Bar displacement was collected by a Ballistic Measurement System (BMS) and power output was calculated using system mass (SM) and bar mass (BM) methods. Optimal loads were 50% and 90% for the SM and BM methods respectively. However, a limitation of the study was that loads below 50% of 1 RM were not examined. Relative strength was not related to percentage of 1 RM at which maximal power output was achieved.
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Free_to_read
Comments
Beard, A. J., Burnett, A. F., & Newton, R. (2005). Peak power output in the power clean - The influence of relative strength. Proceedings of XXIIIrd International Symposium of Biomechanics in Sports Symposium. (pp. 93-96). Beijing. The China Institute of Sport Science. Available here.