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: Received: 10 April 2024 / Approved: 11 April 2024 / Online: 11 April 2024 (10:08:29 CEST)
How to cite:
Tromaras, K.; Zaras, N.; Stasinaki, A.; Mpampoulis, T.; Terzis, G. Lean Body Mass, Muscle Architecture and Powerlifting Performance at Preseason and at Competition. Preprints2024, 2024040789. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.0789.v1
Tromaras, K.; Zaras, N.; Stasinaki, A.; Mpampoulis, T.; Terzis, G. Lean Body Mass, Muscle Architecture and Powerlifting Performance at Preseason and at Competition. Preprints 2024, 2024040789. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.0789.v1
Tromaras, K.; Zaras, N.; Stasinaki, A.; Mpampoulis, T.; Terzis, G. Lean Body Mass, Muscle Architecture and Powerlifting Performance at Preseason and at Competition. Preprints2024, 2024040789. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.0789.v1
APA Style
Tromaras, K., Zaras, N., Stasinaki, A., Mpampoulis, T., & Terzis, G. (2024). Lean Body Mass, Muscle Architecture and Powerlifting Performance at Preseason and at Competition. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.0789.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Tromaras, K., Thomas Mpampoulis and Gerasimos Terzis. 2024 "Lean Body Mass, Muscle Architecture and Powerlifting Performance at Preseason and at Competition" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.0789.v1
Abstract
Lean body mass (LBM) is correlated with powerlifting performance in athletes competing in different bodyweight classes. However, it remains unknown whether changes in LBM are correlated with performance changes in powerlifters preparing for a competition. Aim of the study was to investigate the changes in LBM and performance in powerlifters preparing for a competition. Eight male powerlifters (age 31.7±9.8years, height 1.77±0.06m, weight 99.2±14.6kg) and three female powerlifters (age 32.7±16.3years, height 1.54±0.06m, weight 66.6±20.9kg), participated in the study. Athletes followed individualized periodized training programs for 12 weeks aiming to maximize their performance for the national championship. Maximum strength (1-RM) in squat, bench press, and deadlift, body composition, grip strength, anaerobic power, quadriceps’ cross sectional area and vastus lateralis muscle architecture were measured before and after the training period. Significant increases were found after the training period in squat (5.8±7.0%, P
Keywords
body composition; ultrasonography; resistance training; muscle strength; muscle hypertrophy
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Life Sciences
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