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ArticleBMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation2025

Reproducibility of peak force for isometric and isokinetic multi-joint leg extension exercise.

Manfred Zöger, Alfred Nimmerichter, Arnold Baca, Klaus Wirth

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Manfred ZögerTraining and Sports Sciences, University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt, Johannes Gutenberg-Straße 3, Wiener Neustadt, 2700, Austria. a51818757@unet.univie.ac.at.
Alfred NimmerichterTraining and Sports Sciences, University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt, Johannes Gutenberg-Straße 3, Wiener Neustadt, 2700, Austria.
Arnold BacaCentre for Sport Science and University Sports, University of Vienna, Auf der Schmelz 6, Wien, 1150, Austria.
Klaus WirthTraining and Sports Sciences, University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt, Johannes Gutenberg-Straße 3, Wiener Neustadt, 2700, Austria.

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Gesellschaft für Forschungsförderung Niederösterreich SC19-002
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Abstract

backgroundIsokinetic dynamometry is a common tool for evaluating muscle function and is used across various disciplines. Technical advancements have shifted focus towards multi-joint exercises such as the leg press, offering insights into practical human movement dynamics. However, previous reproducibility studies have focused predominantly on single-joint exercises, warranting investigations into the reliability of multi-joint exercises. This study aimed to assess the reproducibility of peak force (PF) during multi-joint leg press exercises using the IsoMed 2000 dynamometer.

methodsThirty physically active subjects (mean: stature 179.4 cm; body mass 76.0 kg; age 30.6 years) participated in three testing sessions. Each session consisted of isometric and isokinetic leg press exercises. Knee angles for isometric exercises included 100° and 140°; velocities for isokinetic exercise included 30 mm/s and 600 mm/s. The first session served as the familiarization session. Statistical analysis included paired sample t-tests, Cohen's d effect sizes, intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC), standard errors of measurement (SEM), and Bland-Altman calculations, including corresponding plots.

resultsDescriptive data revealed consistent PF across sessions, with a significant between-sessions difference observed only for isometric (100°) leg extension in the right leg (p < 0.001; d = 0.13). ICC calculations showed high relative reproducibility (ICC > 0.911), with SEM ranging from 37.6 to 294.7 N (SEM% 2.3-6.3%, respectively). Bland-Altman plots depicted minimal intersession disparities (-141.8-68.3 N, respectively - 3.02-1.26%), supporting high reliability.

conclusionsThis study highlights the reliability of assessing peak force during isometric and isokinetic leg press exercises using the IsoMed 2000 after a single familiarization session. These findings support its utility in muscular performance evaluation, urging practitioners to incorporate familiarization trials for accurate assessments.

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DynamometerIsokineticIsomed 2000IsometricLeg pressReproducibility

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PMCPMC11776222

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