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Training at maximal power in resisted sprinting: Optimal load determination methodology and pilot results in team sport athletes

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  • Matt R Cross
  • Johan Lahti
  • Scott R Brown
  • Mehdi Chedati
  • Pedro Jimenez-Reyes
  • Pierre Samozino
  • Ola Eriksrud
  • Jean-Benoit Morin

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Aims: In the current study we investigated the effects of resisted sprint training on sprinting performance and underlying mechanical parameters (force-velocity-power profile) based on two different training protocols: (i) loads that represented maximum power output (Lopt) and a 50% decrease in maximum unresisted sprinting velocity and (ii) lighter loads that represented a 10% decrease in maximum unresisted sprinting velocity, as drawn from previous research (L10). Methods: Soccer [n = 15 male] and rugby [n = 21; 9 male and 12 female] club-level athletes were individually assessed for horizontal force-velocity and load-velocity profiles using a battery of resisted sprints, sled or robotic resistance respectively. Athletes then performed a 12-session resisted (10 × 20-m; and pre- post-profiling) sprint training intervention following the L10 or Lopt protocol. Results: Both L10 and Lopt training protocols had minor effects on sprinting performance (average of -1.4 to -2.3% split-times respectively), and provided trivial, small and unclear changes in mechanical sprinting parameters. Unexpectedly, Lopt impacted velocity dominant variables to a greater degree than L10 (trivial benefit in maximum velocity; small increase in slope of the force-velocity relationship), while L10 improved force and power dominant metrics (trivial benefit in maximal power; small benefit in maximal effectiveness of ground force orientation). Conclusions: Both resisted-sprint training protocols were likely to improve performance after a short training intervention in already sprint trained athletes. However, widely varied individualised results indicated that adaptations may be dependent on pre-training force-velocity characteristics.

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  • Matt R Cross & Johan Lahti & Scott R Brown & Mehdi Chedati & Pedro Jimenez-Reyes & Pierre Samozino & Ola Eriksrud & Jean-Benoit Morin, 2018. "Training at maximal power in resisted sprinting: Optimal load determination methodology and pilot results in team sport athletes," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 13(4), pages 1-16, April.
  • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0195477
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0195477
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    1. Pascal Edouard & Johan Lahti & Ryu Nagahara & Pierre Samozino & Laurent Navarro & Kenny Guex & Jérémy Rossi & Matt Brughelli & Jurdan Mendiguchia & Jean-Benoît Morin, 2021. "Low Horizontal Force Production Capacity during Sprinting as a Potential Risk Factor of Hamstring Injury in Football," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(15), pages 1-13, July.
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