Using the load-velocity relationship for 1RM prediction.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the ability of the load-velocity relationship to accurately predict a bench press 1 repetition maximum (1RM). Data from 3 different bench press studies (n = 112) that incorporated both 1RM assessment and submaximal load-velocity profiling were analyzed. Individual regression analysis was performed to determine the theoretical load at zero velocity (LD0). Data from each of the 3 studies were analyzed separately and also presented as overall group mean. Thereafter, correlation analysis provided quantification of the relationships between 1RM and LD0. Practically perfect correlations (r = ∼0.95) were observed in our samples, confirming the ability of the load-velocity profile to accurately predict bench press 1RM.
Jidovtseff
Boris
B
Department of Sports Sciences, Service of Training and Assessment of Physical Fitness, University of Liege, Liege, Belgium. b.jidovtseff@ulg.ac.be
Harris
Nigel K
NK
Crielaard
Jean-Michel
JM
Cronin
John B
JB
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008954:Models, Biological; D053580:Muscle Strength / Q000502:physiology; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000502:physiology; D014891:Weight Lifting / Q000502:physiology*; D055815:Young Adult