title: The effect of velocity-specific strength training on peak torque and anaerobic rowing power.
abstract: This study investigated the effect of low- and high-velocity resistance training on isokinetic peak torque and anaerobic power output. Eighteen male varsity oarsmen were blocked on peak knee extension torque at 3.14 rad s-1 and assigned to a high-velocity resistance training group (HVR), a low-velocity resistance training group (LVR) or a control group. Subjects trained four times a week for 5 weeks. Each training session included three circuits of 12 stations using variable-resistance hydraulic equipment. The HVR training significantly improved peak torque (P less than 0.05) in knee extension and flexion at 2.61, 3.14, 3.66 and 4.19 rad s-1. The LVR training produced significant improvements (P less than 0.05) in peak torque for knee extension and flexion at 0.52, 1.05, 1.57 and 2.61 rad s-1. High positive correlations were found between peak torque and anaerobic power outputs for all groups. However, no significant changes occurred in 15 s power output, average 90 s power output or peak blood lactate in either training group. These results indicate that velocity-specific strength training does not necessarily improve anaerobic power output in a different exercise mode despite the high positive correlation between isokinetic strength and anaerobic power output.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Education and Sport Studies, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Bell
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Petersen
authors.forename: H A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Quinney
authors.forename: H A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Wenger
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000693:Anaerobiosis / Q000502:physiology; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007773:Lactates / Q000097:blood; D008297:Male; D009132:Muscles / Q000502:physiology; D010806:Physical Education and Training / Q000379:methods*; D013177:Sports
chemical_list: D007773:Lactates