Assessing full body impulsive ability using a range of medicine ball loads for the backward overhead medicine ball throw

Beckham, George K.; Martin, Eric; Layne, Danielle K.; Luke, Ryan; Mayhew, Jerry L.

doi:10.1080/14763141.2020.1797149

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“…Both classes had 15 female trainees in their cohort. The IAT, BOMBT, and deadlift all require the generation of high external force, whether initiating a change of direction [74], projecting a medicine ball [75], or picking up a heavy resistance [76]. When compared to male firefighters, females tend to demonstrate lesser anaerobic power and maximal strength [3].…”

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Differences in Fitness between Firefighter Trainee Academy Classes and Normative Percentile Rankings

Lockie

Orr

Montes³

et al. 2022

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Fire academy training classes may have trainees with a range of different fitness capabilities. Documentation of trainee fitness could indicate the need for flexibility in physical training emphases. Therefore, data from six academy classes (males = 274; females = 31) were analyzed, including: Illinois agility test (IAT), push-ups, pull-ups, leg tucks, multistage fitness test, backwards overhead 4.54 kg medicine ball throw (BOMBT), 10-repetition maximum deadlift, and 18 kg kettlebell farmers carry. A one-way ANOVA, with the Bonferroni post hoc test, calculated between-class fitness differences. Normative fitness test data were produced via percentile ranks. Classes 5 and 6 had the most females (n = 15). Class 1 completed the IAT faster than all classes (p ≤ 0.009). Classes 1 and 4 had a further BOMBT distance than Classes 5 and 6, and Class 3 outperformed Class 6 (p ≤ 0.044). Class 4 completed more leg tucks than Class 5 (p = 0.047). Class 1 had a greater deadlift than Classes 3, 4, and 6, and Class 2 outperformed Classes 3–6 (p ≤ 0.036). Class 3 was slower in the farmers carry compared to all classes (p ≤ 0.002). Percentile rankings showed that most females (48–100%) were in the 0–29% rank. Staff should implement individualized programs where appropriate for trainees as cohort fitness differences exist. Female trainees may need targeted maximal strength and power development.

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Differences in Fitness between Firefighter Trainee Academy Classes and Normative Percentile Rankings

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Orr

Montes³

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“…Backward overhead shot put throw [30], backward overhead medicine ball throw (BOMB) [31,32] and forward overhead medicine ball throw have been reported as effective tests for assessing the throwing performance and whole-body explosiveness for throwers in athletics [33]. The test-retest reliability of the FOMB was previously reported with a high Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) of 0.8403 (p < 0.01) [34], and the BOMB had an ICC of 0.996 (p < 0.01) [35].…”

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Anthropometric Measurements, Physical Fitness Performance and Specific Throwing Strength in Adolescent Track-and-Field Throwers: Age, Sex and Sport Discipline

Zhao,

Zhao

2023

Applied Sciences

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Purpose: The aims of this study were: (1) to profile anthropometric, physical fitness, and specific throwing strength characteristics among 14–18 years boys and girls throwers; (2) to evaluate which factors vary with age, and which correlate with specific throwing strength; (3) to identify the measured variables that best predict specific throwing strength. Methods: Anthropometric, physical fitness, and specific throwing strength of 154 boys and 104 girls, who participated in track-and-field throw (Shot put, Javelin, Discus and Hammer throw) from four age categories (U15, U16, U17, U18), were measured in September 2022. The differences and correlations in parameters among different age, sex and throwing groups were analyzed using parametric and non-parametric testing. Multivariate linear regression analysis was used to identify the variables that best explain the specific throwing strength. Results: Disparities in height between boys and girls of the same age have consistently existed, however, the dissimilarity in weight tends to diminish as they grow older. Boys and girls of identical age groups exhibit noteworthy disparities in terms of speed, agility, and jumping prowess. These disparities tend to amplify as they advance in age. Significant differences were observed among boys of different ages in Height (p = 0.038), Body Mass (p = 0.02), BMI (p = 0.025), sit and reach test (p = 0.035), standing long jump (p = 0.012), standing triple jump (p < 0.01), forward overhead medicine ball throw (p = 0.002) and the hexagon agility test (p < 0.01). No differences were found in anthropometric measurements among girls, but differences were found in the hexagon agility test (p = 0.017) and plank test (p = 0.041). Specific throwing strength exhibits variations due to differences in events, age, and gender. Additionally, physical fitness performance, especially lower limb power, linear sprint speed, forward overhead medicine ball throw and backward overhead shot throw, have a high correlation with specific throwing strength. Conclusions: These findings broaden the existing knowledge base for coaches and practitioners, enabling them to discern the distinctive attributes of track and field throwers and capture the crucial physical markers that are pivotal for nurturing the progression of track-and-field throwers. The study suggests that throwers aged 14 to 18 should strive to comprehensively cultivate their athletic abilities.

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“…A 3 kg medicine ball (LIND SPORTS Inc, Osaka, Japan) was used to determine the full-body throwing power combining the upper and lower body [36][37][38][39]. At the beginning of the test, participants stood with their feet shoulder-width apart and held the medicine ball with arms straight in front of the body.…”

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Strength and Conditioning Programs to Increase Bat Swing Velocity for Collegiate Baseball Players

Haruna,

Doi,

Habu

et al. 2023

Sports

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Bat swing velocity (BSV) is an imperative element of a successful baseball hitting performance. This study aimed to investigate the anthropometric and physiological variables associated with BSV and explore strength and conditioning programs to increase BSV in collegiate baseball players. Seventy-eight collegiate baseball players (mean age ± SD, 19.4 ± 1.0 years) participated in this study. Maximum BSV (km/h) was measured using Blast Baseball (Blast Motion Inc., Carlsbad, CA, USA). The anthropometric and physiological variables measured were height, body mass, lean body mass, grip strength, back muscle strength, the 30 m sprint, standing long jump, and backward overhead medicine ball throwing. Analysis using Pearson’s product-moment correlation coefficient showed a weak but significant positive correlation between all anthropometric measurements to BSV. Significant relationships existed between physiological variables of hand grip, back muscle strength, and backward overhead medicine ball throwing, but not the standing long jump and 30 m sprint. These data show that BSV is related to anthropometric and physiological variables, particularly upper and lower body strength and full-body explosive power. Based on the results of this study, we designed examples of sound training programs to increase BSV. Strength and conditioning coaches may want to consider using this information when designing a training program for collegiate baseball players.

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Assessing full body impulsive ability using a range of medicine ball loads for the backward overhead medicine ball throw

Cited by 6 publications

References 40 publications

Differences in Fitness between Firefighter Trainee Academy Classes and Normative Percentile Rankings

Differences in Fitness between Firefighter Trainee Academy Classes and Normative Percentile Rankings

Anthropometric Measurements, Physical Fitness Performance and Specific Throwing Strength in Adolescent Track-and-Field Throwers: Age, Sex and Sport Discipline

Strength and Conditioning Programs to Increase Bat Swing Velocity for Collegiate Baseball Players

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