Comparison of peak power output during exercises
with similar lower-limb kinematics

Comfort, P; Mundy, P; Graham-Smith, P; Jones, PA; Smith, L; Lake, J

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of this investigation was to compare peak power between the mid-thigh power clean, squat jump and push press.
Design and Methods: Eleven recreationally trained men (age 22.2 ± 3.5 yrs; height 178.6 ± 8.5 cm; body mass 88.7 ± 13.5 kg) performed one set of three repetitions of the mid-thigh power clean, squat jump and push press, with 50, 60 and 70% of respective 1RM, while standing on two force platforms. The effect of load and lift on peak power was analyzed with two-way analysis of variance.
Results: Peak power was highest during mid-thigh power clean (4739.2 ± 1015.8 W), but was not significantly higher than the squat jump (4430.4 ± 1140.3 W, Cohen’s d = 0.29) and push press (4071.1 ± 1552.3 W, Cohen’s d = 0.51) performed at equivalent intensities. Similarly, the load effect on peak power was non-significant and trivial (Cohen’s d < 0.35).
Conclusions: The findings of this study show that when training to maximize peak power output the mid-thigh power clean, squat jump and push press performed at 50-70% of 1RM could be incorporated interchangeably without any detriment to peak power output.

Citation

with similar lower-limb kinematics. Journal of trainology, 5(1), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.17338/trainology.5.1_1

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Mar 1, 2016
• Publication Date: Mar 1, 2016
• Deposit Date: Apr 11, 2016
• Journal: Jounral of Trainology
• Volume: 5
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 1-5
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.17338/trainology.5.1_1
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.17338/trainology.5.1_1
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