Influence Of Strength Level Research Articles

The Influence of Strength Level on Handball-Specific Fitness Elements Between Stronger and Weaker Professional Players.

Kyriacou-Rossi, A, Hadjicharalambous, M, and Zaras, N. The influence of strength level on handball-specific fitness elements between stronger and weaker professional players. J Strength Cond Res 38(5): 966-975, 2024-The aim of the study was to investigate the influence of strength level between stronger and weaker handball players on handball specific fitness elements and to explore the correlations between strength and sport-specific fitness elements. Twenty-one professional male handball-players (age: 25.9 ± 6.9 years; mass: 87.9 ± 13.9 kg; height: 1.81 ± 0.08 m), participated in the study. Players were divided into the stronger (SG) and weaker group (WG) according to their relative to body mass 1 repetition maximum strength (1RM). Measurements included body composition, countermovement jump (CMJ), isometric leg extension peak torque (IPT) and rate of torque development (RTD), 5-step long-jump, 0-20 m linear sprint, T-half test, throwing velocity, and 1RM in bench press and squat. No significant difference was found for body composition between SG and WG ( p > 0.05). However, SG had significantly higher CMJ height (21.5%, p = 0.002), IPT (22.4%, p = 0.008), RTD relative to body mass ( p < 0.05), 5-step long jump (10.9%, p = 0.005), lower 0-20 linear sprint (-6.3%, p = 0.012), lower T-half test time trial (-7.3%, p = 0.001), and higher throwing velocity compared with WG ( p < 0.05). When all players included in one group, large to very large correlations were found between 1RM strength and IPT with fat-free mass ( r = 0.518-0.774) and throwing velocity ( r = 0.472-0.819). Very large correlations were found between RTD with fat-free mass ( r = 0.760) and throwing velocity ( r = 0.780-0.835). Stronger players have greater performance in all handball-fitness attributes compared with their weaker counterparts. The significant correlations between handball-specific fitness elements with strength and RTD suggest that strength training is essential for handball players as it may link to higher on court performance.

Influence of Strength Level on Performance Enhancement Using Resistance Priming.

Nishioka, T and Okada, J. Influence of strength level on performance enhancement using resistance priming. J Strength Cond Res 36(1): 37-46, 2022-The current study aimed to investigate (a) whether resistance priming was effective in enhancing jump performance for both stronger and weaker individuals and (b) how resistance priming influences the lower-body force-velocity profile. A total of 20 resistance-trained men performed priming and control conditions 72-144 hours apart in a randomized and counterbalanced order. Jump performances (0 and 40% 1 repetition maximum [1RM] squat jump, 0 and 40% 1RM countermovement jump [CMJ] and drop jump) were assessed before and 24 hours after the priming session, and before and 24 hours after rest (control). Priming session-induced percentage change in 0% 1RM CMJ height was positively correlated with the individual's relative half squat 1RM (r = 0.612, p ≤ 0.05). Using the median split method, subjects were divided into stronger (relative half squat 1RM = 1.93-2.67 kg·kg-1) and weaker (relative half squat 1RM = 1.37-1.92 kg·kg-1) groups and subsequently analyzed. The stronger group showed specific improvement in 0% 1RM CMJ performance 24 hours after the priming session (p ≤ 0.05), whereas the weaker group showed no improvement in any of their jump performances. Moreover, the priming session enhanced the theoretical maximum velocity (p ≤ 0.05), but not the theoretical maximum force during CMJ in the stronger group; whereas none of the force-velocity profile variables were enhanced in the weaker group. These results suggest that stronger individuals are more likely to experience performance enhancement using resistance priming, which may be movement- and velocity-specific.

Influence of Strength Level on the Acute Post-Activation Performance Enhancement Following Flywheel and Free Weight Resistance Training.

This study aimed to compare the post-activation potentiation performance enhancement (PAPE) response to the acute inertial flywheel (FW) and free weight resistance training (TRA) on subsequent countermovement jump (CMJ) and sprint performance (10 m sprint). This study used a randomized crossover design including twenty-eight healthy males that were divided into strong (relative one-repetition maximum (1RM) back squat > 2.0 × body mass) and weak (relative 1RM back squat < 2.0 × body mass) groups. All participants performed the following: (a) three reps at 90% of their 1RM back squat (TRA) and (b) three reps on an inertial FW (plus one repetition to initiate flywheel movement) with an intensity that generated a mean propulsive velocity equal to that achieved with 90% of the 1RM back squat. Before and after the conditioning activity, participants performed two CMJs and two 10 m sprints. Within-group analyses showed significantly greater CMJ (d > 0.9, p < 0.001) and sprint performance (d > 0.5, p < 0.05) in the FW and the TRA group. Between-group analysis showed that sprint changes were significantly greater in the FW-strong group when compared with the TRA (F1,18 = 5.11, p = 0.036, η2p = 0.221—large) group. These results suggest that using a squat activation protocol on a FW may lead to an acute positive effect on jump and sprint performance, especially in stronger individuals.

Influence of Strength Level on the Rest Interval Required During an Upper-Body Power Training Session.

Hernández Davó, JL, Botella Ruiz, J, and Sabido, R. Influence of strength level on the rest interval required during an upper-body power training session. J Strength Cond Res 31(2): 339-347, 2017-The present study aimed to investigate the influence of subjects' strength level on both the ability to maintain power output performance and the physiological and perceived exertion responses during a power training session when different rest intervals (RI) are used. Thirty-eight (18 men and 20 women) subjects were divided into a stronger or weaker group based on their ability to produce peak power output. Testing was performed using the same protocol (5 sets of 8 repetitions with 40% of 1 repetition maximum) in the bench press throw exercise, but differing the RI between sets (1, 2, and 3 minutes). During the sessions, mechanical (peak power), physiological ([La]) and perceptual (RPE) variables were measured. In addition, delayed onset muscular soreness (DOMS) 24 and 48 hours after the training session was reported. Both stronger and weaker (men and women) groups showed significant impairments in mechanical, physiological, and perceptual data when resting 1 minute. Nevertheless, although stronger groups were able to sustain power output over the sets when using the 2-minute RI, weaker groups needed at least 3 minutes to maintain power output performance. Therefore, strength level heavily influences the rest interval required during a power training session and should be taken into account when prescribing such training sessions.

Influence of Strength Level of Steels on Fatigue Strength of Resistance Spot Welded High-strength Steel Sheets with Post-heating Treatment

Influence of Strength Level of Steels on Fatigue Strength of Resistance Spot Welded High-strength Steel Sheets with Post-heating Treatment

スポットウェルドボンド継手の疲労強度と疲労破壊機構に及ぼす鋼材強度レベルの影響

スポットウェルドボンド継手の疲労強度と疲労破壊機構に及ぼす鋼材強度レベルの影響

OS12-1-1 Influence of Strength Level of Steels on Fatigue Strength of Spot Welded and Spot Weld-Bonded Joints

OS12-1-1 Influence of Strength Level of Steels on Fatigue Strength of Spot Welded and Spot Weld-Bonded Joints

Influence of Strength Level of Steels on Fatigue Strength and Fracture Morphology of Spot Welded Joints

In this paper, fatigue tests and finite element analyses are carried out on spot welded joints of mild steel (270MPa class) and ultra-high strength steel (980MPa class) in order to investigate the influence of strength level of base steels on fatigue strength and fracture morphology of spot welded joints. From the fatigue tests the following results are obtained: (1) Fatigue limit of spot welded joints is almost the same in both steels. (2) Fatigue fracture morphology of spot welded joints depends on the load level in the ultra-high strength steel, but not in the mild steel. From discussion based on the finite element analyses the following results are obtained: (3) The fatigue limit of spot welded joints can be predicted by stress intensity factors for a nugget edge, fracture criterion for a mixed mode crack and threshold value for fatigue crack growth in base steel. (4) Plastic deformation around a nugget in spot welded joints strongly affects the fatigue fracture morphology.

FEM Analysis Study on Fatigue Strength and Fracture Morphology in Spot Welded Joints of Structural Steels

In this paper, fatigue tests and finite element method (FEM) analyses are carried out on spot welded joints of mild steel (270MPa class) and ultra-high strength steel (980MPa class) in order to investigate the influence of strength level of base steels on fatigue strength and fracture morphology of spot welded joints. From the fatigue tests the following results are obtained : (1) The fatigue limit of spot welded joints is almost the same in both steels. (2) Three-dimensional morphology of crack initiation and growth around a nugget is made clear. (3) The fatigue fracture morphology of spot welded joints depends on the load level in the ultra-high strength steel, but not in the mild steel. From the discussion based on the FEM analyses the following results are obtained : (4) The fatigue limit of spot welded joints can be predicted by stress intensity factors around a nugget, fracture criterion from a mixed mode crack and threshold values for fatigue crack growth in base steels. (5) The plastic deformation around a nugget in spot welded joints strongly affects the fatigue fracture morphology.

Effect of carbonation on the rebound number and compressive strength of concrete

Experimental research was performed to clarify the influence of carbonation on the rebound number and the strength evolution of concrete for three strength levels. The results reveal that the strength level dependent influence of carbonation is a source of errors in the existing equations for the strength reduction coefficient; these equations are used to compensate for the influence of surface carbonation in the rebound number method. A new equation for the strength reduction coefficient that can consider the influence of strength level was developed based on field test data extracted from technical reports of the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science and of four universities. Over a wide range of strength levels, the equation shows good agreement with strength reduction coefficients established experimentally.

2336 構造用鋼スポット溶接継手における疲労き裂進展形態に及ぼす強度レベルの影響(S07-4 疲労き裂進展,S07 構造材料の疲労強度とき裂進展問題)

2336 構造用鋼スポット溶接継手における疲労き裂進展形態に及ぼす強度レベルの影響(S07-4 疲労き裂進展,S07 構造材料の疲労強度とき裂進展問題)

Stress Corrosion of Ferritic and Martensitic Stainless Steels in Saline Solutions

Abstract The influence of strength level and test temperature on SCC of 410 stainless steel in a NaCl solution poisoned with Na2S has been determined and compared with the behavior of 430 stainless...