1,511
Views
27
CrossRef citations to date
0
Altmetric
Training

Kinematics and kinetics of the bench-press and bench-pull exercises in a strength-trained sporting population

, , &
Pages 245-254 | Received 26 Aug 2008, Accepted 06 May 2009, Published online: 21 Sep 2009

References

  • Abernethy , P. , Wilson , G. and Logan , P. 1995 . Strength and power assessment. Issues, controversies and challenges . Sports Medicine , 19 ( 6 ) : 401 – 417 .
  • Baker , D. 2001 . Comparison of upper-body strength and power between professional and college-aged rugby league players . Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research , 15 ( 1 ) : 30 – 35 .
  • Baker , D. , Nance , S. and Moore , M. 2001 . The load that maximizes the average mechanical power output during explosive bench press throws in highly trained athletes . Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research , 15 ( 1 ) : 20 – 24 .
  • Chiu , L. Z. F. , Schilling , B. K. , Fry , A. C. and Weiss , L. W. 2004 . Measurement of resistance exercise force expression . Journal of Applied Biomechanics , 20 : 204 – 212 .
  • Cronin , J. , McNair , P. J. and Marshall , R. N. 2001 . Developing explosive power: A comparison of technique and training . Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport , 4 ( 1 ) : 59 – 70 .
  • Cronin , J. and Sleivert , G. 2005 . Challenges in understanding the influence of maximal power training on improving athletic performance . Sports Medicine , 35 ( 3 ) : 213 – 234 .
  • Cronin , J. B. , Hing , R. D. and McNair , P. J. 2004 . Reliability and validity of a linear position transducer for measuring jump performance . Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research , 18 ( 3 ) : 590 – 593 .
  • Cronin , J. B. , Jones , J. V. and Hagstrom , J. T. 2007 . Kinematics and kinetics of the seated row and implications for conditioning . Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research , 21 ( 4 ) : 1265 – 1270 .
  • Edgerton , V. R. , Roy , R. R. , Gregor , R. J. and Rugg , S. G. 1986 . “ Morphological basis of skeletal muscle power output ” . In Human muscle power , Edited by: Jones , N. L. , McCartney , N. and McComas , A. J. 43 – 59 . Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics .
  • Hamill , J. and Knutzen , K. M. 1995 . Biomechanical basis of human movement , Balimore, MD : Williams and Wilkins .
  • Harman , E. 1993 . Strength and power: A definition of terms . National Strength and Conditioning Association Journal , 15 ( 6 ) : 18 – 20 .
  • Harris , N. K. , Cronin , J. B. and Hopkins , W. G. 2007 . Power outputs of a machine squat-jump across a spectrum of loads . Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research , 21 ( 4 ) : 1260 – 1264 .
  • Izquierdo , M. , Hakkinen , K. , Gonzalez-Badillo , J. J. , Ibanez , J. and Gorostiaga , E. M. 2002 . Effects of long-term training specificity on maximal strength and power of the upper and lower extremities in athletes from different sports . European Journal of Applied Physiology , 87 ( 3 ) : 264 – 271 .
  • Izquierdo , M. , Ibanez , J. , Gorostiaga , E. , Garrues , M. , Zuniga , A. Anton , A. 1999 . Maximal strength and power characteristics in isometric and dynamic actions of the upper and lower extremities in middle-aged and older men . Acta Physiologica Scandinavica , 167 ( 1 ) : 57 – 68 .
  • Kawamori , N. , Crum , A. J. , Blumert , P. A. , Kulik , J. R. , Childers , J. T. Wood , J. A. 2005 . Influence of different relative intensities on power output during the hang power clean: Identification of the optimal load . Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research , 19 ( 3 ) : 698 – 708 .
  • Kramer , J. F. , Morrow , A. and Leger , A. 1993 . Changes in rowing ergometer, weight lifting, vertical jump and isokinetic performance in response to standard and standard plus plyometric training programs . International Journal of Sports Medicine , 14 ( 8 ) : 449 – 454 .
  • Kulig , K. , Andrews , J. G. and Hay , J. G. 1984 . Human strength curves . Exercise and Sport Science Reviews , 12 : 417 – 466 .
  • Lieber , R. L. and Friden , J. 2000 . Functional and clinical significance of skeletal muscle architecture . Muscle and Nerve , 23 ( 11 ) : 1647 – 1666 .
  • Liow , D. K. and Hopkins , W. G. 2003 . Velocity specificity of weight training for kayak sprint performance . Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise , 35 ( 7 ) : 1232 – 1237 .
  • Lyttle , A. D. , Wilson , G. J. and Ostrowski , K. J. 1996 . Enhancing performance: Maximal power versus combined weights and plyometrics training . Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research , 10 ( 3 ) : 173 – 179 .
  • McBride , J. M. , Triplett-McBride , T. , Davie , A. and Newton , R. U. 2002 . The effect of heavy- vs. light-load jump squats on the development of strength, power, and speed . Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research , 16 ( 1 ) : 75 – 82 .
  • Murphy , A. J. , Wilson , G. J. , Pryor , J. F. and Newton , R. U. 1995 . Isometric assessment of muscular function: The effect of joint angle . Journal of Applied Biomechanics , 11 ( 2 ) : 205 – 215 .
  • Newton , R. U. , Murphy , A. J. , Humphries , B. J. , Wilson , G. J. , Kraemer , W. J. and Hakkinen , K. 1997 . Influence of load and stretch shortening cycle on the kinematics, kinetics and muscle activation that occurs during explosive upper-body movements . European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology , 75 ( 4 ) : 333 – 342 .
  • Pearson , D. , Faigenbaum , A. , Conley , M. and Kraemer , W. J. 2000 . The National Strength and Conditioning Association's basic guidelines for the resistance training of athletes . Strength and Conditioning Journal , 22 ( 4 ) : 14 – 27 .
  • Sale , D. G. 1991 . “ Testing strength and power ” . In Physiological testing of the high-performance athlete , Edited by: MacDougall , J. D. , Wenger , H. A. and Green , H. J. 21 – 106 . Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics .
  • Sharp , M. A. , Harman , E. , Vogel , J. A. , Knapik , J. J. and Legg , S. J. 1988 . Maximal aerobic capacity for repetitive lifting: Comparison with three standard exercise testing modes . European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology , 57 ( 6 ) : 753 – 760 .
  • Siegel , J. A. , Gilders , R. M. , Staron , R. S. and Hagerman , F. C. 2002 . Human muscle power output during upper- and lower-body exercises . Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research , 16 ( 2 ) : 173 – 178 .
  • Wilson , G. J. , Newton , R. U. , Murphy , A. J. and Humphries , B. J. 1993 . The optimal training load for the development of dynamic athletic performance . Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise , 25 ( 11 ) : 1279 – 1286 .

Reprints and Corporate Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

To request a reprint or corporate permissions for this article, please click on the relevant link below:

Academic Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

Obtain permissions instantly via Rightslink by clicking on the button below:

If you are unable to obtain permissions via Rightslink, please complete and submit this Permissions form. For more information, please visit our Permissions help page.