Prof Paul Comfort's Outputs (8)

Movement Specificity: What does it mean? (2012)
Journal Article
Graham-Smith, P., Comfort, P., Jones, P., & Matthews, M. (2012). Movement Specificity: What does it mean?. Professional strength & conditioning,

When an exercise is described as ‘specific’, there is an assumption that the exercise is ‘functional’ and is therefore transferable to a sports skill. Often the main criteria for ‘specificity’ is that the exercise must follow the same movement patter... Read More about Movement Specificity: What does it mean?.

The affect of loading on kinematic and kinetic variables during the mid-thigh clean pull (2012)
Journal Article
Comfort, P., Udall, R., & Jones, P. (2012). The affect of loading on kinematic and kinetic variables during the mid-thigh clean pull. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26(5), 1208-1214. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3182510827n

The ability to develop high levels of muscular power is considered a fundamental component for many different sporting activities; however, the load that elicits peak power still remains controversial. The primary aim of this study was to determine a... Read More about The affect of loading on kinematic and kinetic variables during the mid-thigh clean pull.

Are changes in maximal squat strength during pre-season training reflected in sprint performance in rugby league players? (2012)
Journal Article
Comfort, P., Haigh, A., & Matthews, M. (2012). Are changes in maximal squat strength during pre-season training reflected in sprint performance in rugby league players?. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26(3), 772-776. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e31822a5cbf

Comfort, P, Haigh, A, and Matthews, MJ. Are changes in
maximal squat strength during preseason training reflected in
changes in sprint performance in rugby league players?
J Strength Cond Res 26(3): 772–776, 2012—Because
previous research has show... Read More about Are changes in maximal squat strength during pre-season training reflected in sprint performance in rugby league players?.

Occurrence of fatigue during sets of static squat jumps at a variety of loads (2012)
Journal Article
Thomasson, M., & Comfort, P. (2012). Occurrence of fatigue during sets of static squat jumps at a variety of loads. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26(3), 677-683. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e31822a61b5

Thomasson, ML and Comfort, P. Occurrence of fatigue during
sets of static squat jumps performed at a variety of loads.
J Strength Cond Res 26(3): 677–683, 2012—Research has
identified that the optimal power load for static squat jumps
(with no cou... Read More about Occurrence of fatigue during sets of static squat jumps at a variety of loads.

Determination of optimal load during the power clean, in collegiate athletes (2012)
Journal Article
Comfort, P., Fletcher, C., & McMahon, J. (2012). Determination of optimal load during the power clean, in collegiate athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26(11), 2962-2969. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e318245bed4

Although previous research has been performed in similar areas of study, the optimal load for the development of peak power during training remains controversial, and this has yet to be established in collegiate level athletes. The purpose of this st... Read More about Determination of optimal load during the power clean, in collegiate athletes.

Nitrate ingestion: Implication for performance and training (2012)
Journal Article
Mahoney, L., Wiper, M., & Comfort, P. (2012). Nitrate ingestion: Implication for performance and training. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 34(4), 22-25. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0b013e31824eda1e

Summary: increasing blood flow to working muscles, through increased vasodilatation, has the potential to increase work capacity during both aerobic and anaerobic performances and possibly enhance recovery through increased nutrient delivery. because... Read More about Nitrate ingestion: Implication for performance and training.

Lower limb stiffness: Effect on performance and training considerations (2012)
Journal Article
McMahon, J., Comfort, P., & Pearson, S. (2012). Lower limb stiffness: Effect on performance and training considerations. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 34(6), 94-101. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0b013e3182781b4e

Summary: the aim of this review was to summarize the research to date on lower limb stiffness in relation to both its effect on performance and training considerations. Evidence suggests that some amount of lower limb stiffness is required for succes... Read More about Lower limb stiffness: Effect on performance and training considerations.

A comparison of maximal squat strength and five, ten and twenty meter sprint times in Athletes and recreationally trained individuals (2012)
Journal Article
Comfort, P., Bullock, N., & Pearson, S. (2012). A comparison of maximal squat strength and five, ten and twenty meter sprint times in Athletes and recreationally trained individuals. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26(4), 937-940. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e31822e5889

A comparison of maximal squat strength and 5-, 10-, and 20-meter sprint times, in athletes and recreationally trained men. J Strength Cond Res 26(4): 937-940, 2012-The purpose of this study was to identify whether there was a relationship between rel... Read More about A comparison of maximal squat strength and five, ten and twenty meter sprint times in Athletes and recreationally trained individuals.