The use of strength training designed to increase underlying strength and power qualities in elite athletes in an attempt to improve athletic performance is commonplace. Although the extent to which strength and power are important to sports performance may vary depending on the activity, the associations between these qualities and performance have been well documented in the literature. The purpose of this review is to provide a brief overview of strength training research to determine if it really helps improve athletic performance. While there is a need for more research with elite athletes to investigate the relationship between strength training and athletic performance, there is sufficient evidence for strength training programs to continue to be an integral part of athletic preparation in team sports.
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Strength Training for Athletes: Does It Really Help Sports Performance?
Michael R. McGuigan, Glenn A. Wright, and Steven J. Fleck
A Typology of Factors Influencing Seniors’ Participation in Strength Training in Gyms and Fitness Centers
Simone Pettigrew, Elissa Burton, Kaela Farrier, Anne-Marie Hill, Liz Bainbridge, Gill Lewin, Phil Airey, and Keith Hill
Worldwide, the facilitation of healthy aging is a policy priority in an attempt to manage the substantial growth in health system costs forecast to result from population aging ( World Health Organization, 2015 ). Physical activity is critical to healthy aging, and strength training is a
Do Older Adults With Reduced Bone Mineral Density Benefit From Strength Training? A Critically Appraised Topic
Maja Zamoscinska, Irene R. Faber, and Dirk Büsch
end the necessary treatment. 17 , 18 Therefore, it seems sensible to search for an alternative solution to treat reduced BMD with less or without negative side effects. One of the proposed alternatives to supplements/medicine is strength training. 9 , 19 Strength training indeed is suggested to
Effects of Different In-Season Strength Training Methods on Strength Gains and Water Polo Performance
Manuel Santiago Martin, Fernando Pareja Blanco, and Eduardo Saez De Villarreal
, combined resistance, plyometric and speed training, and combining dry-land and in-water-specific strength training. 5 – 8 Several studies have analyzed the effects of different training methods on athletic performance in WP players. 5 – 8 For example, Ramos-Veliz et al 5 reported that elite male WP
Does Cold-Water Immersion After Strength Training Attenuate Training Adaptation?
Wigand Poppendieck, Melissa Wegmann, Anne Hecksteden, Alexander Darup, Jan Schimpchen, Sabrina Skorski, Alexander Ferrauti, Michael Kellmann, Mark Pfeiffer, and Tim Meyer
training. 6 For strength training adaptations, Yamane et al 5 , 7 found detrimental effects of regular cooling after 4 to 6 weeks of forearm training. Fröhlich et al 8 observed reduced adaptations after 5 weeks of leg strength training for cooling compared with control. Those studies used a within
Strength Training for Middle- and Long-Distance Performance: A Meta-Analysis
Nicolas Berryman, Iñigo Mujika, Denis Arvisais, Marie Roubeix, Carl Binet, and Laurent Bosquet
described as a percentage of VO 2 max or maximal heart rate. 3 , 4 In recent years, however, convincing evidence has emerged indicating that strength training may also have a positive impact on middle- and long-distance performance (running, cycling, cross-country skiing) and its key determinants for
Effects of Strength Training on Olympic Time-Based Sport Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Danny Lum and Tiago M. Barbosa
time. Many studies investigating the effects of heavy weights and explosive strength have shown improved OTBS performance with increased muscular strength or power also. 19 , 26 – 30 Therefore, strength training seems to be an efficient and practical method for enhancing OTBS performance. Some
Importance of Frequency and Intensity of Strength Training for Reduced Musculoskeletal Pain in the Back, Neck–Shoulder, and Arm–Hand Among Physical Therapists
Yasmín Ezzatvar, Joaquín Calatayud, Lars L. Andersen, and José Casaña
, few studies have been focused on the modifiable factors associated with MP among this occupational group. There is a growing body of literature that recognizes strength training as a cornerstone for the management and prevention of several health disorders. Strength training can prevent and
Effects of a Complex Strength-Training Program on Athletic Performance of Junior Female Handball Players
Mehrez Hammami, Nawel Gaamouri, Gaith Aloui, Roy J. Shephard, and Mohamed Souhaiel Chelly
strength training program (CSTP) alternates high-load weight training with plyometric exercises, 8 the idea being to use the slow heavy movements to recruit the nervous system maximally and to take advantage of that recruitment in subsequent fast exercise. Ronnestad et al 9 found that plyometric training
Maximal Strength Training as a Pathway to Positive Body Image: A Qualitative Exploration of the Experiences of Female Powerlifters
Erin L. Kelly, Michelle Minehan, and Kate Pumpa
Maximal strength training is a form of resistance training centered on increasing physical strength via a progressive overload of strength-based exercises, such as squat, bench press, and deadlift. Research has shown that regular strength training prevents chronic illnesses, including
