The predictive effect of well trained elite men road cyclists’ anthropometry values and strength endurance on climb time trial performance
Background: Cycling performance is primarily determined by endurance, with both lower and upper extremity muscle strength having a decisive impact on race performance. No studies have examined the relationship between strength values and field performance, especially in elite level male road cy...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MRE Press
2025-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Men's Health |
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| Online Access: | https://oss.jomh.org/files/article/20250428-530/pdf/JOMH2024102802.pdf |
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| Summary: | Background: Cycling performance is primarily determined by endurance,
with both lower and upper extremity muscle strength having a decisive impact on
race performance. No studies have examined the relationship between strength
values and field performance, especially in elite level male road cyclists. The
aim of this study was to explore and the relationship between anthropometric
values, strength endurance and climb time trial (TT) performance in elite male
road cyclists. Methods: A total of 36 male road cyclists volunteered to
participate (age: 21 ± 2 year, height: 175 ± 3 cm, weight: 70 ±
4 kg; body fat ratio: 8 ± 2%). The athletes underwent five visits: for
demographic data collection, height and body weight measurements, body
composition analysis, strength assessment (plank, push-up, pull-up, squat,
barbell curl) and a TT test. Results: The results of multiple linear
regression analysis revealed a statistically significant prediction formula,
showing that plank duration and push-up repetitions could predict hill TT
performance time (r = 0.66 and r2 = 0.44 (t (2,
33) = 13.099, p < 0.001) and average cycling speed at (r =
0.69 and r2 = 0.48 levels (t (2, 33) = 9.149, p
< 0.001). However, no significant prediction formula was found for the
anthropometric parameters (body weight, body fat ratio, muscle mass, bone mineral content, total body water, muscle mass ratio). Anthropometric values were not
predictive of hill TT duration (t (2, 33) = 2.132, p = 0.070)
and average speed (t (2, 33) = 1.519, p = 0.297).
Conclusions: In conclusion, the duration of plank and push-up endurance
movements are significantly related to hill time trial performance and these
exercises serve as predictors for cycling performance. |
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| ISSN: | 1875-6867 1875-6859 |