Analyzing Targeted Muscle Strength: Impact on Speed, Endurance, and Performance in Female Volleyball
This study examines the influence of muscle strength on performance metrics in volleyball, addressing the need to understand how specific and non-specific strength training impacts athletic capabilities. A cohort of athletes underwent various strength tests, including squats (SQs), bench presses (BP...
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| description | This study examines the influence of muscle strength on performance metrics in volleyball, addressing the need to understand how specific and non-specific strength training impacts athletic capabilities. A cohort of athletes underwent various strength tests, including squats (SQs), bench presses (BPs), and deadlifts (DLs), to assess their force and power during various forms of test. Lactate thresholds (LT<sub>1</sub> and LT<sub>2</sub>) were also measured to evaluate aerobic and anaerobic capacities. The median speed at LT<sub>1</sub> was 1.80 m/s, and LT<sub>2</sub> was determined at a mean velocity of 2.56 m/s. Notably, a correlation was found between SQ performance and total points scored (<i>p</i> = 0.040, r = 0.285), while upper body strength was strongly correlated with performance metrics, showing significant relationships with points scored (<i>p</i> = 0.0001, r = 0.690) and peak power during BPs (<i>p</i> = 0.0001, r = 0.587). The findings suggest that targeted strength training enhances physical capabilities and improves technical and tactical performance in volleyball, highlighting the critical role of muscle strength in athlete selection and training strategies. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b3ddc02aabda443884277a3512b6628d2025-08-20T02:50:12ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172024-11-0114231095110.3390/app142310951Analyzing Targeted Muscle Strength: Impact on Speed, Endurance, and Performance in Female VolleyballȘtefan Adrian Martin0Mihăiță George Gavra1Roxana Maria Martin-Hadmaș2Department of Physiology, Center for Advanced Medical and Pharmaceutical Research, “George Emil Palade” University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Târgu Mures, Gheorghe Marinescu 38, 540139 Târgu Mures, RomaniaCenter for Advanced Medical and Pharmaceutical Research, “George Emil Palade” University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Târgu Mures, Gheorghe Marinescu 38, 540139 Târgu Mures, RomaniaDepartment of Community Nutrition and Food Safety, “George Emil Palade” University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Târgu Mures, Gheorghe Marinescu 38, 540139 Târgu Mures, RomaniaThis study examines the influence of muscle strength on performance metrics in volleyball, addressing the need to understand how specific and non-specific strength training impacts athletic capabilities. A cohort of athletes underwent various strength tests, including squats (SQs), bench presses (BPs), and deadlifts (DLs), to assess their force and power during various forms of test. Lactate thresholds (LT<sub>1</sub> and LT<sub>2</sub>) were also measured to evaluate aerobic and anaerobic capacities. The median speed at LT<sub>1</sub> was 1.80 m/s, and LT<sub>2</sub> was determined at a mean velocity of 2.56 m/s. Notably, a correlation was found between SQ performance and total points scored (<i>p</i> = 0.040, r = 0.285), while upper body strength was strongly correlated with performance metrics, showing significant relationships with points scored (<i>p</i> = 0.0001, r = 0.690) and peak power during BPs (<i>p</i> = 0.0001, r = 0.587). The findings suggest that targeted strength training enhances physical capabilities and improves technical and tactical performance in volleyball, highlighting the critical role of muscle strength in athlete selection and training strategies.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/23/10951volleyballexercise testingmuscular strength |
| spellingShingle | Ștefan Adrian Martin Mihăiță George Gavra Roxana Maria Martin-Hadmaș Analyzing Targeted Muscle Strength: Impact on Speed, Endurance, and Performance in Female Volleyball Applied Sciences volleyball exercise testing muscular strength |
| title | Analyzing Targeted Muscle Strength: Impact on Speed, Endurance, and Performance in Female Volleyball |
| title_full | Analyzing Targeted Muscle Strength: Impact on Speed, Endurance, and Performance in Female Volleyball |
| title_fullStr | Analyzing Targeted Muscle Strength: Impact on Speed, Endurance, and Performance in Female Volleyball |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analyzing Targeted Muscle Strength: Impact on Speed, Endurance, and Performance in Female Volleyball |
| title_short | Analyzing Targeted Muscle Strength: Impact on Speed, Endurance, and Performance in Female Volleyball |
| title_sort | analyzing targeted muscle strength impact on speed endurance and performance in female volleyball |
| topic | volleyball exercise testing muscular strength |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/23/10951 |
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