Sprint cycling rate of torque development associates with strength measurement in trained cyclists

S. Connolly; P. Peeling; M.J. Binnie; Paul S Goods; C. Latella; J. L. Taylor; A.J. Blazevich; W.P. Timmerman; C.R. Abbiss

doi:10.1007/s00421-023-05143-1

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Sprint cycling rate of torque development associates with strength measurement in trained cyclists

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Sprint cycling rate of torque development associates with strength measurement in trained cyclists

S. Connolly, P. Peeling, M.J. Binnie, Paul S Goods, C. Latella, J. L. Taylor, A.J. Blazevich, W.P. Timmerman and C.R. Abbiss

European journal of applied physiology, Vol.123, pp.1215-1227

2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-023-05143-1

PMID: 36763121

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Abstract

Cycling

Peak force

Performance testing

Force development

Strength

Purpose A cyclist’s rate of force/torque development (RFD/RTD) and peak force/torque can be measured during single-joint or whole-body isometric tests, or during cycling. However, there is limited understanding of the relationship between these measures, and of the mechanisms that contribute to each measure. Therefore, we examined the: (i) relationship between quadriceps central and peripheral neuromuscular function with RFD/RTD in isometric knee extension, isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP), and sprint cycling; and (ii) relationship among RFD/RTD and peak force/torque between protocols. Methods Eighteen trained cyclists completed two familiarisation and two experimental sessions. Each session involved an isometric knee extension, IMTP, and sprint cycling protocol, where peak force/torque, average and peak RFD/RTD, and early (0–100 ms) and late (0–200 ms) RFD/RTD were measured. Additionally, measures of quadriceps central and peripheral neuromuscular function were assessed during the knee extension. Results Strong relationships were observed between quadriceps early EMG activity (EMG50/M) and knee extension RTD (r or ρ = 0.51–0.65) and IMTP late RFD (r = 0.51), and between cycling early or late RTD and peak twitch torque (r or ρ = 0.70–0.75). Strong-to-very strong relationships were observed between knee extension, IMTP, and sprint cycling for peak force/torque, early and late RFD/RTD, and peak RFD/RTD (r or ρ = 0.59–0.80). Conclusion In trained cyclists, knee extension RTD or IMTP late RFD are related to measures of quadriceps central neuromuscular function, while cycling RTD is related to measures of quadriceps peripheral neuromuscular function. Further, the strong associations among force/torque measures between tasks indicate a level of transferability across tasks.

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Title: Sprint cycling rate of torque development associates with strength measurement in trained cyclists
Authors/Creators: S. Connolly - Edith Cowan University
P. Peeling - The University of Western Australia
M.J. Binnie - The University of Western Australia
Paul S Goods - Murdoch University, Centre for Healthy Ageing
C. Latella
J. L. Taylor
A.J. Blazevich
W.P. Timmerman - Edith Cowan University
C.R. Abbiss
Publication Details: European journal of applied physiology, Vol.123, pp.1215-1227
Publisher: Springer Nature
Identifiers: 991005552670307891
Murdoch Affiliation: Centre for Healthy Ageing
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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Citation topics: 1 Clinical & Life Sciences; 1.172 Sports Science; 1.172.414 Training Optimization
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