ReviewJournal of functional morphology and kinesiology2020
Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull Performance in Rugby Players: A Systematic Literature Review.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- What Tests are Used to Assess the Physical Qualities of Male, Adolescent Rugby League Players? A Systematic Review of Testing Protocols and Reported Data Across Adolescent Age Groups.Sports medicine - open · 2023Pooled it
- Anthropometric and Neuromuscular Characteristics of Breakers Across Different Performance Levels: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Field-Based Study.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2026Article
- Exploration of Commonly Used Tests to Assess Physical Qualities in Male, Adolescent Rugby League Players: Discriminative Validity Analyses and Correlations with Match Performance Metrics.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Characteristics of Force Development and Muscle Excitation in Resisted and Assisted Jumps in Comparison with the Isometric Mid-Shin Pull.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Comparison of six-week flywheel and traditional resistance training on deceleration and dynamic balance in elite badminton players.Frontiers in physiology · 2025Article
- Validity and Reliability of a Load Cell Sensor-Based Device for Assessment of the Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull Test.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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Abstract
The isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP) is a multi-joint test of whole-body force production relevant to rugby players. "Rugby AND (mid-thigh pull OR midthigh pull OR mid thigh pull" were searched in PubMed, Sportdiscus, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL Plus with Full Text, and Google Scholar; the final date of search was 24 January 2018. Data extraction from 24 articles included subject characteristics, force data, and IMTP testing procedures. Select ranges of peak forces reported were: Youth: 1162-2374 N; Academy: 1855-3104 N; Professional: 2254-3851 N. Rate of force development (RFD) at 100 and 200 ms ranged from 5521 to 11,892 N and 5403 to 8405 N, respectively, among professional rugby players. Studies' research design were of moderate quality, but most studies lacked detailed reporting of IMTP procedures. Variability of force characteristics derived from the IMTP within similar populations (e.g., approximately 200% difference in peak force between samples of professional rugby league players) as well as large and unexpected overlaps between dissimilar populations, limit conclusions about force production capabilities relative to playing level, likely due to limitations and lack of standardization of IMTP procedures. Greater uniformity in IMTP testing procedures and reporting is needed. This manuscript provides a guide for reporting needs when presenting results from an IMTP in research.
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