Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine if performing a lower body resistance training priming activity effects athletic performance completed 24 hours later. University level field hockey players (N = 10) completed 1 control (CON) and 2 experimental trials on separate days. A randomised, counter-balanced experimental design with cross-over was used across three conditions. The CON trial consisted of complete abstention from physical activity. For the ‘strength’ (STR) experimental trial participants performed a parallel back squat exercise for 5 sets of 2 repetitions with 90% 1RM; while for the ‘hypertrophy’ (HYP) experimental approach was 3 sets of 10 repetitions with 75% 1RM. Subjects attended a testing session 24 hours after each trial, consisting of CMJ, SJ, 22-cm DJ, 38-cm DJ and 40 m sprint. The 5 m sprint performance was significantly better (p < 0.05) for CON group when compared to the HYP group. No other significant differences were highlighted between trials. The results indicate that performing resistance training in-line with STR and HYP the day before competition does not improve athletes’ performance. The results also suggest how a lower body STR priming activity can be implemented the day before competition without negatively impact subsequent performance. For the strength and conditioning coach, this may be a useful window to train athletes during the ‘in-season’ schedule.
Highlights
Getting an athlete in the best physical condition possible, the day of competition, is the primary goal of every strength and conditioning coach
The 5 m sprint performance was significantly better for the CON trial when compared to the HYP trial
There was a likely moderate decrease in 5 m sprint performance after the STR trial when compared to the CON trial
Summary
Getting an athlete in the best physical condition possible, the day of competition, is the primary goal of every strength and conditioning coach. Strength and conditioning professionals wisely manage training and recovery in order to allow their athletes to perform at the highest possible level during competition. Kilduff et al, [1] reviewed a number of pre-conditioning strategies, applied on the day of competition, exploring the possible practical use for high intensity sports that includes sprinting, jumping and throwing; proposing a potential timeline of their utilisation in athlete’s precompetition routine. Findings suggest that there are many opportunities to enhance the athlete’s physical readiness and performance the same day of competition, including the utilisation of resistance training priming activities, a few hours before [1]
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