Journal article
How coaches use strongman implements in strength and conditioning practice
International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, Vol.9(5), pp.1107-1126
2014
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.
Details
- Title
- How coaches use strongman implements in strength and conditioning practice
- Authors
- P Winwood (Author) - AUT University, New ZealandJ Cronin (Author) - AUT University, New ZealandJustin W L Keogh (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringM Dudson (Author) - AUT University, New ZealandN Gill (Author) - AUT University, New Zealand
- Publication details
- International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, Vol.9(5), pp.1107-1126
- Publisher
- Multi-Science Publishing Co. Ltd.
- Date published
- 2014
- DOI
- 10.1260/1747-9541.9.5.1107
- ISSN
- 1747-9541
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2014 Multi-Science Publishing. Reproduced here in accordance with the publisher's copyright policy.
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99448849702621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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