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How Coaches Use Strongman Implements in Strength and Conditioning Practice.
- Source :
- International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching; Oct2014, Vol. 9 Issue 5, p1107-1125, 19p, 2 Black and White Photographs, 9 Charts, 3 Graphs
- Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- This article describes how strongman implements, which we defined as "any non-traditional implement integrated into strength and conditioning practice" are currently utilised by coaches to enhance athletic performance. Coaches (mean ±SD 34.0 ±8.2 y old, 9.8 ±6.7 y general strength and conditioning coaching experience) completed a self-reported 4-page survey. The subject group included coaches of amateur (n = 74), semi-professional (n = 38) and professional (n = 108) athletes. Eighty-eight percent (n = 193) of coaches reported using strongman implements in the training of their athletes. Coaches ranked sleds, ropes, kettlebells, tyres, sandbags and farmers walk bars as the top six implements used, and anaerobic/metabolic conditioning, explosive strength/power and muscle endurance as the three main physiological reasons for its use. The strongman implements were typically used in combination with traditional exercises in a gymnasium-based setting. Future research needs to evaluate the performance benefits of such training practices in controlled studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17479541
- Volume :
- 9
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 108776771
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1260/1747-9541.9.5.1107