SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022
Biomechanical Performance Factors in the Track and Field Sprint Start: A Systematic Review.
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- Effects of 12-week free sprint training and speed, agility, and quickness training (SAQT) on reaction time and lower limb muscle activation during crouch start.European journal of applied physiology · 2025Trial
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- Biomechanical differences between novice and experienced runners: a systematic review.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2026Review
- Effects of 12 Weeks of Interval Block Resistance Training Versus Circuit Resistance Training on Body Composition, Performance, and Autonomic Recovery in Adults: Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2025Article
- Kinematic changes in 5-m swimming start performance using the new double kick start block.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2025Article
- Gender Differences and Performance Changes in Sprinting and Long Jump Among Young Athletes.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Gastrocnemius Neuromuscular Activation During Standing Explosive Acceleration.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Specializing When It Counts: Comparing the Dose-Time Effect of Distance Variety between Swimming and Track Running.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Anthropometric and mechanical factors determining sprint in young soccer players: a brief report.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2024Article
- Enhancing biomechanical machine learning with limited data: generating realistic synthetic posture data using generative artificial intelligence.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2024Article
- Sports Diagnostics-Maximizing the Results or Preventing Injuries.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Editorial: New Training Strategies and Evaluation Methods for Improving Health and Physical Performance.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
In athletics sprint events, the block start performance can be fundamental to the outcome of a race. This Systematic Review aims to identify biomechanical factors of critical importance to the block start and subsequent first two steps performance. A systematic search of relevant English-language articles was performed on three scientific databases (PubMed, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science) to identify peer-reviewed articles published until June 2021. The keywords "Block Start", "Track and Field", "Sprint Running", and "Kinetics and Kinematics" were paired with all possible combinations. Studies reporting biomechanical analysis of the block start and/or first two steps, with track and field sprinters and reporting PB100m were sought for inclusion and analysis. Thirty-six full-text articles were reviewed. Several biomechanical determinants of sprinters have been identified. In the "Set" position, an anthropometry-driven block setting facilitating the hip extension and a rear leg contribution should be encouraged. At the push-off, a rapid extension of both hips and greater force production seems to be important. After block exiting, shorter flight times and greater propulsive forces are the main features of best sprinters. This systematic review emphasizes important findings and recommendations that may be relevant for researchers and coaches. Future research should focus on upper limbs behavior and on the analysis of the training drills used to improve starting performance.
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