The Acute Effects of Manual Resistance on Ballistic Bench Press Performance
Abstract
Heavy conditioning activities (CA) during warm-ups has been found to improve subsequent movements. However, a problem with heavy CAs is the need for specialized equipment. Manual Resistance (MR) is accommodating resistance in which traditional exercises are replicated using resistance from a partner. This modality has led to improved muscular strength and endurance; however, the acute effects of MR have not been examined. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine if MR can lead to improvements in ballistic bench press (BBP) performance. Methods: Two subjects (age = 22.50 ± 0.71 years, weight = 97.88 ± 43.95 kg, BMI = 28.43 ± 10.05) attended nine sessions. One maximal strength session in which a one repetition maximum bench press was conducted, followed by four familiarization sessions, and four testing sessions. These consisted of performing three repetitions of BBP following a general warm up (baseline) and three repetitions of BBP after either a rest period (Baseline), a CA of manual resistance (MRC), and a CA of bench press (HBP) (post-CA measurements). During each BBP repetition, peak force, rate of force development, power, and electromyography (EMG) activation of the pectoralis major and triceps brachii were measured. Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the pre and post CA measurements, nor between the baseline, MRC, and HBP conditions. Conclusion: MR was not able to improve BBP performance, further research is needed with a larger sample size to determine if MR can lead to acute improvements in BBP performance.
Subject Area
Kinesiology
Recommended Citation
Gonzalez, Matthew Paul, "The Acute Effects of Manual Resistance on Ballistic Bench Press Performance" (2020). ETD Collection for University of Texas, El Paso. AAI27995349.
https://scholarworks.utep.edu/dissertations/AAI27995349