The isometric push-up: What degree of elbow flexion elicits the greatest peak force

Authors/Creators

Joanna Parsonage, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow
Josh Secomb, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow
Jeremy M. Sheppard, Edith Cowan University
Brendon Ferrier, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow
Rebecca Dowse, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow
Sophia Nimphius, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow

Abstract

Introduction
Strength assessments utilising a single isometric contraction have become favourable with strength and conditioning practitioners, as they can be time efficient and minimize injury risk. To our knowledge, one study has previously investigated the isometric push up in assessing upper body peak force (PF) production (CV% = 3.4, ICC = 0.98). The purpose of the study was to investigate what degree of elbow flexion elicited the greatest PF during the isometric push up.

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Date of Publication

2016

School

School of Medical and Health Sciences

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Parsonage, J., Secomb, J.L., Sheppard, J.M., Ferrier, B.K., Dowse, R.A., & Nimphius, S. (2016). The isometric push-up: What degree of elbow flexion elicits the greatest peak force. Paper presented at the 2016 ASCA National ASCA Conference, November 4, 2016 , Melbourne. Available at The Journal of Australian Strength & Conditioning. 24 (6.) 46. https://www.strengthandconditioning.org/jasc-24-6