Adaptations in Upper‐Body Maximal Strength and Power Output Resulting From Long-Term Resistance Training in Experienced Strength-Power Athletes

摘要: The purpose of this investigation was to observe changes in maximal upper-body strength and power shifts the load-power curve across a multiyear period experienced resistance trainers. Twelve professional rugby league players who regularly performed combined training were observed 4-year with test data reported every 2 years (years 1998, 2000, 2002). Upper-body assessed by 1 repetition maximum bench press during throws (BT Pmax) various barbell resistances 40-80 kg. During initial testing, also identified as elite (n = 6) or subelite 6), depending upon whether they participated first-division national second-division league. This subgrouping allowed for comparison scope dependent experience. group significantly younger, less strong, powerful than group, but no other difference existed height body mass 1998. Across period, significant increases occurred whole larger verifying limited that exists gain more experienced, resistance-trained athletes. A similar trend BT Pmax. long-term observation confirms rate progress development diminishes increased levels Furthermore, it indicates can still be despite high volume concurrent endurance training.