A descriptive study of lower-body strength and power in overweight adolescents.
The primary purpose of this investigation was to provide a descriptive analysis of lower-body strength and vertical jump performance in overweight male (n = 8) and female (n = 13) adolescents. Maximal strength was tested in the leg press and isometric squat. Kinetic and kinematic variables were assessed in vertical jumps at various loads. When compared with females, males demonstrated significantly greater (p < .05) absolute maximal strength in the leg press. However, when maximal strength was expressed relative to body mass, no significant difference was observed. There were no significant differences between males and females in vertical jump performance at body mass.
Nuzzo
James L
JL
Neuromuscular Laboratory Dept. of Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608, USA.
Cavill
Michael J
MJ
Triplett
N Travis
NT
McBride
Jeffrey M
JM
D000293:Adolescent; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D015992:Body Mass Index; D002648:Child; D015331:Cohort Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D035002:Lower Extremity / Q000502:physiology*; D008297:Male; D053580:Muscle Strength; D050177:Overweight; D012016:Reference Values; D014142:Track and Field; D014891:Weight Lifting