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ArticleSports (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Potential Importance of Maximal Upper Body Strength-Generating Qualities and Upper Body Strength Training for Performance of High-Intensity Running and Jumping Actions: A Scoping Review.

Ivan Curovic, David Grecic, David Rhodes, Jill Alexander, Damian J Harper

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Article in Sports (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Ivan CurovicInstitute of Coaching and Performance, School of Health, Social Work and Sport, University of Central Lancashire, Preston PR1 2HE, UK.ORCID 0000-0003-1340-9393
David GrecicCentre for Applied Sport, Physical Activity and Performance, University of Central Lancashire, Preston PR1 2HE, UK.ORCID 0000-0003-1487-8327
David RhodesHuman Performance Department, D.C. United Football Club, Washington, DC 20003, USA.
Jill AlexanderInstitute of Coaching and Performance, School of Health, Social Work and Sport, University of Central Lancashire, Preston PR1 2HE, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-6492-1621
Damian J HarperInstitute of Coaching and Performance, School of Health, Social Work and Sport, University of Central Lancashire, Preston PR1 2HE, UK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeTo investigate the influence of upper body (UB) strength qualities and UB strength training on the performance of high-intensity running and jumping actions and to identify gaps and recommendations for future research.

methodsA systematic search using the PRISMA Scoping Review protocol was conducted in February 2024 using PubMed, Scopus, and ICTRP. Studies eligible for inclusion were those that reported associations between UB or trunk maximal strength qualities (e.g., absolute strength, forces, power) and high-intensity running or jumping actions or investigated the influence of an isolated UB strength training intervention on high-intensity running or jumping performances.

resultsOf the 4730 articles, 7 studies met the inclusion criteria, reporting correlations for 16 high-intensity running or jumping tests. No intervention studies were identified. Preliminary findings of the limited number of studies highlight that greater UB maximal strength-generating capacity may positively influence repeated sprint ability. While a significant moderate correlation between greater absolute UB strength and faster "flying" sprint was also reported, mixed results were found for sprint acceleration. There is also evidence that change-of-direction performance may greatly benefit from high maximal isometric strength of all trunk muscles and that strong trunk extensors may enhance drop jumps.

conclusionsThis review identifies the potential of UB strength to contribute to high-intensity running and jumping actions. Future research is warranted to investigate this link via various UB strength tests and UB strength training protocols aimed at maximising neuromuscular adaptations.

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change of directionrepeated sprint abilitysprintingtrunk muscles

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