Performance Differences Between the Arched and Flat Bench Press in Beginner and Experienced Paralympic Powerlifters

Neto, Frederico Ribeiro; Dorneles, Jefferson Rodrigues; Luna, Rafael M; Spina, Murilo A; Gonçalves, Carlos Wellington; Costa, Rodrigo Rodrigues Gomes

doi:10.1519/jsc.0000000000003736

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“…In a study that evaluated the hypotensive effects in Paralympic athletes, no differences were observed between the two training sessions with different intensities, without significant interaction (training vs. time), and there was an increase in SBP immediately after training at both intensities, followed by a decrease to levels below resting values from 20 to 50 min after resistance training [ 2 ]. Other studies have presented similar results between conventional and Paralympic athletes in the bench press exercise of powerlifting [ 28 , 43 , 44 ].…”

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Evaluation of the Post-Training Hypotensor Effect in Paralympic and Conventional Powerlifting

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High blood pressure (HBP) has been associated with several complications and causes of death. The objective of the study was to analyze the hemodynamic responses in Paralympic bench press powerlifting (PP) and conventional powerlifting (CP) before and after training and up to 60 minutes (min) after training. Ten PP and 10 CP athletes performed five sets of five repetition maximal bench press exercises, and we evaluated systolic, diastolic, and mean blood pressure (SBP, DBP, and MBP, respectively), heart rate (HR), heart pressure product (HPP), and myocardial oxygen volume (MVO2). The SBP increased after training (p < 0.001), and there were differences in the post training and 30, 40, and 60 min later (p = 0.021), between 10 and 40 min after training (p = 0.031, η2p = 0.570), and between CP and PP (p =0.028, η2p = 0.570). In the MBP, there were differences between before and after (p = 0.016) and 40 min later (p = 0.040, η2p = 0.309). In the HR, there was a difference between before and after, and 5 and 10 min later (p = 0.002), and between after and 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60 min later (p < 0.001, η2p = 0.767). In HPP and MVO2, there were differences between before and after (p = 0.006), and between after and 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60 min later (p < 0.001, η2p = 0.816). In CP and PP, there is no risk of hemodynamic overload to athletes, considering the results of the HPP, and training promotes a moderate hypotensive effect, with blood pressure adaptation after and 60 min after exercise.

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Evaluation of the Post-Training Hypotensor Effect in Paralympic and Conventional Powerlifting

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“…This could help to explain the different activation herein between SCI and OD athletes. Moreover, when assessing whether there would be differences between the normal position vs. with the chest arched, it was found that there were no significant differences in total load, bar trajectory and average bar speed; indicating that greater support, as allowed in competitions with the use of a belt, may enable a greater stability for athletes [ 39 ].…”

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Static and Dynamic Strength Indicators in Paralympic Power-Lifters with and without Spinal Cord Injury

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Background: In Paralympic powerlifting (PP), athletes with and without spinal cord injury (SCI) compete in the same category. Athletes with SCI may be at a disadvantage in relation to the production of muscle strength and the execution of motor techniques. Objective: To analyze the indicators force, dynamic and static, at different intensities, on performance in athletes with and without SCI. Methods: The sample was composed of two groups of PP athletes: SCI (30.57 ± 4.20 years) and other deficiencies (OD; 25.67 ± 4.52 years). Athletes performed a test of maximum isometric force (MIF), time to MIF (Time), rate of force development (RFD), impulse, variability and fatigue index (FI), dynamic tests Mean Propulsive Velocity (MPV), Maximum Velocity (Vmax) and Power. Results: There were differences in the SCI in relation to OD, 50% 1RM (p < 0.05), in relation to MPV and Vmax. There were no differences in the static force indicators. Regarding EMG, there were differences between the SCI triceps in relation to the previous deltoid (p = 0.012). Conclusion: We concluded that the static and dynamic strength indicators are similar in Paralympic powerlifting athletes with spinal cord injury and other disabilities.

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“…There are not many studies on PP athletes, and this is the first to validate a monitoring tool for strength training performance. Previous studies with this specific population have analyzed the effect of caffeine, placebo [34], Ibuprofen [35], and creatine [36] on performance and muscle damage; relationships between loading intensities [37] and trap stabilization on the bench [38] with movement velocities; the influence of the arched and flat technique [25], and grip width on strength outcomes [39]; the difference of warm-up on performance [40], and the post-exercise cardiovascular effects of two typical high-intensity resistance-training sessions [41]. The RIR scale is a practicable alternative for regular load monitoring.…”

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Validation of the Repetitions in Reserve Rating Scale in Paralympic Powerlifting Athletes

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The present study aimed to validate the perceived exertion scale based on the repetitions in reserve (RIR) of Paralympic Powerlifting (PP) athletes. Twenty-one PP athletes were assessed in the one-maximum repetition test (1RM) of the bench press exercise, maximum repetition strength tests with loads corresponding to 90, 85, 80, and 75% of 1RM, and 4-repetitions strength tests (4-repST) with 100, 90, 85, 80, and 75% of the 1RM. The RIR scale was assessed after each set of the 4-repST and compared to the 1RM and maximum strength tests. For criterion validity, the total estimated repetition was significantly lower compared to the maximum strength test repetitions in the lower scores of the RIR scale (median=7.0 vs. 9.0 for 75% of 1RM). The total estimated repetition correlation with maximum strength was very high and significant (ICC=0.91). Using the Bland and Altman method, the difference between means was 0.9 reps, and the interval around differences was 6.4 reps. For construct validity, and the RIR scale presented high correlation with 1RM intensities (rho=0.86, p≤0.05). The RIR scale was validated and coaches and sports trainers can use this monitoring tool to ensure submaximal loads when improving lift technique, which is extremely rigorous in PP.

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Performance Differences Between the Arched and Flat Bench Press in Beginner and Experienced Paralympic Powerlifters

Cited by 19 publications

References 20 publications

Evaluation of the Post-Training Hypotensor Effect in Paralympic and Conventional Powerlifting

Evaluation of the Post-Training Hypotensor Effect in Paralympic and Conventional Powerlifting

Static and Dynamic Strength Indicators in Paralympic Power-Lifters with and without Spinal Cord Injury

Validation of the Repetitions in Reserve Rating Scale in Paralympic Powerlifting Athletes

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