Isometric Strength of Powerlifters in Key Positions of the Conventional Deadlift
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2012
Description
Objectives: To determine if force differences exist between isometric pulling positions corresponding to key positions of the deadlift. Design: Cross-sectional evaluation of isometric strength Methods: 14 powerlifters performed isometric pulls on a force plate at 3 key positions related to the deadlift (at the floor, just above the patella, and 5-6 cm short of lockout) and in the mid thigh pull position (MTP). A 1x4 repeated measures ANOVA was used to ascertain differences between the various pulling positions tested. Bonferroni-adjusted paired samples t-tests were used post-hoc. Results: Forces generated at each bar height were significantly different (F(3,39) = 51.058, p2=0.80). Paired samples t-tests showed significant differences between positions, revealing a trend of greater force generation at increasing heights for positions corresponding to the deadlift. Force generated in the mid thigh pull position was significantly higher than any other position. Conclusion: In positions corresponding to the deadlift, force generation increases at higher bar heights.
Citation Information
Beckham, George K.; Lamont, Hugh S.; Sato, Kimitake; Ramsey, Michael W.; Haff, G. Gregory; and Stone, Michael H.. 2012. Isometric Strength of Powerlifters in Key Positions of the Conventional Deadlift. Journal of Trainology. Vol.1(2). 32-35. https://doi.org/10.17338/trainology.1.2_32 ISSN: 2186-5264
Copyright Statement
©2012 The Active Aging Research Center. This document was published with permission by the journal. It was originally published in the Journal of Trainology.