The relationship between countermovement jump force-time characteristics and 2,000-m rowing ergometer performance
BackgroundRowing is a strength-endurance sport. The Olympic race distance of 2,000-m (2k) requires extensive aerobic and anaerobic energy system contributions, along with sustained high force output.Aim(s)The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between rowing ergometer (erg) p...
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| author | Joseph M. DeLeo Joseph M. DeLeo Alex Wolf Nicolas M. Philipp Kathryn E. Ackerman Andrew C. Fry |
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| description | BackgroundRowing is a strength-endurance sport. The Olympic race distance of 2,000-m (2k) requires extensive aerobic and anaerobic energy system contributions, along with sustained high force output.Aim(s)The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between rowing ergometer (erg) performance and the force-time curve characteristics of a counter-movement jump (CMJ), and to determine if rowing-related low back pain (LBP) affected these relationships.MethodsAthletes completed a 2k time trial at the 2023 USRowing Atlantic City Indoor National Championships as well as a CMJ on force plates. Data from the 2k (n = 27) time trial was analyzed to determine significant relationships between CMJ force-time characteristics and 2k rowing ergometer performance. Partial correlations were used to determine the effects rowing-related LBP has on the relationship between 2k erg and CMJ force-time curve characteristics.ResultsPositive Take-off Impulse had the strongest correlation with 2k erg performance (r = 0.71, p < 0.001). Jump height was not significantly related to 2k erg performance (r = −0.13, p = 0.518). Current LBP changed the relationship for Concentric Mean Force (r = 0.74, p < 0.001).ConclusionPositive Take-off Impulse has a strong, positive relationship to 2k erg performance. CMJ variables related to impulse and force should be monitored longitudinally to see if changes in these variables coincide with improved 2k rowing erg performance and the assessment of neuromuscular fatigue. Coaches can utilize these findings to individualize strength and power training for potential 2k erg performance improvements. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b36d0ecd2f7f4b9b8ae460c4c8ddebca2025-08-20T02:10:50ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Sports and Active Living2624-93672025-03-01710.3389/fspor.2025.15497631549763The relationship between countermovement jump force-time characteristics and 2,000-m rowing ergometer performanceJoseph M. DeLeo0Joseph M. DeLeo1Alex Wolf2Nicolas M. Philipp3Kathryn E. Ackerman4Andrew C. Fry5Jayhawk Athletic Performance Laboratory-Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, United StatesFemale Athlete Program-Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance, Division of Sports Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA, United StatesStrength & Conditioning Academy Ltd., London, United KingdomJayhawk Athletic Performance Laboratory-Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, United StatesFemale Athlete Program-Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance, Division of Sports Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA, United StatesJayhawk Athletic Performance Laboratory-Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, United StatesBackgroundRowing is a strength-endurance sport. The Olympic race distance of 2,000-m (2k) requires extensive aerobic and anaerobic energy system contributions, along with sustained high force output.Aim(s)The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between rowing ergometer (erg) performance and the force-time curve characteristics of a counter-movement jump (CMJ), and to determine if rowing-related low back pain (LBP) affected these relationships.MethodsAthletes completed a 2k time trial at the 2023 USRowing Atlantic City Indoor National Championships as well as a CMJ on force plates. Data from the 2k (n = 27) time trial was analyzed to determine significant relationships between CMJ force-time characteristics and 2k rowing ergometer performance. Partial correlations were used to determine the effects rowing-related LBP has on the relationship between 2k erg and CMJ force-time curve characteristics.ResultsPositive Take-off Impulse had the strongest correlation with 2k erg performance (r = 0.71, p < 0.001). Jump height was not significantly related to 2k erg performance (r = −0.13, p = 0.518). Current LBP changed the relationship for Concentric Mean Force (r = 0.74, p < 0.001).ConclusionPositive Take-off Impulse has a strong, positive relationship to 2k erg performance. CMJ variables related to impulse and force should be monitored longitudinally to see if changes in these variables coincide with improved 2k rowing erg performance and the assessment of neuromuscular fatigue. Coaches can utilize these findings to individualize strength and power training for potential 2k erg performance improvements.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2025.1549763/fullcountermovement jump (CMJ)rowingforce-time characteristicsimpulse2,000-m |
| spellingShingle | Joseph M. DeLeo Joseph M. DeLeo Alex Wolf Nicolas M. Philipp Kathryn E. Ackerman Andrew C. Fry The relationship between countermovement jump force-time characteristics and 2,000-m rowing ergometer performance Frontiers in Sports and Active Living countermovement jump (CMJ) rowing force-time characteristics impulse 2,000-m |
| title | The relationship between countermovement jump force-time characteristics and 2,000-m rowing ergometer performance |
| title_full | The relationship between countermovement jump force-time characteristics and 2,000-m rowing ergometer performance |
| title_fullStr | The relationship between countermovement jump force-time characteristics and 2,000-m rowing ergometer performance |
| title_full_unstemmed | The relationship between countermovement jump force-time characteristics and 2,000-m rowing ergometer performance |
| title_short | The relationship between countermovement jump force-time characteristics and 2,000-m rowing ergometer performance |
| title_sort | relationship between countermovement jump force time characteristics and 2 000 m rowing ergometer performance |
| topic | countermovement jump (CMJ) rowing force-time characteristics impulse 2,000-m |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2025.1549763/full |
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