The effects of high and low repetition resistance training on the force profile of the rowing stroke
Date of Award
1993
Document Type
Thesis
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Degree Name
Bachelor of Applied Sciences Honours
Faculty
Faculty of Science and Technology
First Supervisor
Andrea Schreiner
Second Supervisor
Dr Colin James
Abstract
The effect of resistance training on the ability to generate force throughout the rowing stroke has to date been unreported. The purpose of this study therefore was to determine the changes that occur in the force profile of the rowing stroke, following low repetition strength (LRS) and high repetition endurance (HRE) resistance training. Eight female and 10 male sub elite heavy weight rowers matched according to gender, strength and anthropometric variables, completed 12 weeks of LRS or HRE resistance training. Pre and post testing was completed to determine changes in bench press and leg press repetition maximum (3RM) strength and strength endurance (repetitions to failure using 75% of 3RM). Changes in the force profile of the rowing stroke were determined by the changes in peak force, work per stroke and total work. All subjects completed a maximal and 3 minute effort biomechanica1 test on an instrumented Concept II rowing ergometer at 2 steps of increasing intensity. Significant difference (p
Recommended Citation
Tarbox, B. (1993). The effects of high and low repetition resistance training on the force profile of the rowing stroke. Edith Cowan University. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses_hons/593