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Abstract

Background:

Force-velocity (F-V) relationship models gained popularity as a tool for muscle mechanical assessment. However, it is not clear whether the validity of the F-V relationship parameters (maximal theoretical force [F₀], velocity [V₀] and power [P_max]) is affected using different load types: gravitational (W, rubber bands pulling the barbell downward), inertial (I, rubber bands pulling the barbell, which is equalized to the weight of the added plates upward), and combined (W + I, weight of the plates).

Hypothesis:

Load type would affect both the magnitude and validity of F-V relationship parameters. The highest magnitude and validity was expected for F₀ using a W, for V₀ using an I, and for P_max using a W + I load.

Study Design:

Cross-sectional.

Level of Evidence:

Level 3.

Methods:

A total of 13 resistance-trained men (body mass, 87.7 ± 11.2 kg and body height, 183.9 ± 6.4 cm) performed bench press (BP) throws (BPTs) using 3 types of loads against 30 to 80 kg. The validity of F-V relationship parameters was explored with respect to the tests used traditionally for force (maximal voluntary contraction and 1-repetition maximum [1RM]), velocity (maximal velocity achieved during almost unloaded tasks), and power (BPT against the 50%1RM and medicine ball throws) assessment.

Results:

The W + I loading promoted the highest values of F₀ and P_max, while the highest magnitude of V₀ was promoted by the I loading. The validity was acceptable for F₀ obtained using the 3 loading conditions with respect to the BP 1RM (r range, 0.30-0.83), and V₀ obtained using the I loading with respect to the stick throw (r = 0.54).

Conclusion:

The magnitude of the F-V relationship parameters is affected by load type, but their validity with respect to standardized tests is comparable, with the exception of the higher validity of V₀ when obtained using the I loading.

Clinical Relevance:

Any load type can be used for assessing F₀, while I load should be selected when assessing V₀.

Keywords

bench press throw force power strength test velocity

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Effects of Different Loading Types on the Validity and Magnitude of Force-Velocity Relationship Parameters

Abstract

Background:

Hypothesis:

Study Design:

Level of Evidence:

Methods:

Results:

Conclusion:

Clinical Relevance:

Keywords

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