Safety of powerlifting: A literature review

Barrio, Ekaitz Dudagoitia; García-de-Alcaraz, António; Andersen, Lars L.

doi:10.1016/j.scispo.2020.08.003

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“…Thus, the injuries that can be caused by inadequate strength training, depending on the type of exercise practiced or the type of strength sport practiced [34]. Epidemiologically, shoulder injuries constitute a large proportion of RT-related injuries [43,57,61,63,67], followed by elbow or knee injuries and lower back pain, mainly due to inadequate exercise selection, technique, and overuse [34,41,67]. The susceptibility of the shoulder complex to RT-related injuries is due in part to the stress placed on a joint that is anatomically non-load-bearing but assumes the role of an active joint with high-load repetitive lifting [42].…”

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Exercise Selection and Common Injuries in Fitness Centers: A Systematic Integrative Review and Practical Recommendations

Bonilla

Cardozo

Vélez-Gutiérrez³

et al. 2022

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Weight resistance training (RT) is an essential component of physical conditioning programs to improve the quality of life and physical fitness in different ages and populations. This integrative review aimed to analyze the scientific evidence on the relationship between exercise selection and the appearance of musculoskeletal injuries in physical fitness centers (PFC). The PubMed or Medline, EMBASE or Science Direct, Google Scholar and PEDro databases were selected to examine the available literature using a Boolean algorithm with search terms. The review process was performed using the five-stage approach for an integrative review and it was reported according to the PRISMA in Exercise, Rehabilitation, Sport Medicine and Sports Science (PERSiST) guidelines. A total of 39 peer-reviewed articles (Price index = 71.7%) met the inclusion criteria and evaluated the link between exercise selection and the incidence of injuries in exercisers who regularly attend PFC. Most injuries occur to the shoulders, elbows, vertebrae of the spine, and knees. Although the injury etiologies are multifactorial, the findings of the reviewed articles include the impacts of overuse, short post-exercise recovery periods, poor conditioning in the exercised body areas, frequent use of heavy loads, improper technique in certain exercises, and the abuse of performance- and image-enhancing drugs. Practical recommendations addressed to clinical exercise physiologists, exercise professionals, and health professionals are given in this paper. The exercise selection in RT programs requires professional supervision and adhering to proper lifting techniques and training habits that consider the anatomical and biomechanical patterns of the musculoskeletal structures, as well as genetic, pedagogical, and methodological aspects directly related to the stimulus–response process to mitigate the occurrence of RT-related injuries in PFC.

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Exercise Selection and Common Injuries in Fitness Centers: A Systematic Integrative Review and Practical Recommendations

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Vélez-Gutiérrez³

et al. 2022

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“…From a lateral view, lumbo-pelvic association is related to both overuse and acute injuries and could be determinant in different types of sports [17,33]. In conclusion, injury prevention and assessment of the quality of movement are among the main concerns of strength and conditioning professionals.…”

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“…How poor technique and quality of movement are also related to injuries [17]; coaches could use this tool to determine the degree of risk of injury and neuromuscular imbalances for each athlete. In this manner, they could determine which area is more prone to injury and focus efforts on addressing it.…”

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Single-Leg Countermovement Jump Compensation Assessment: Content Validity of a Checklist

Barrio,

Hernández-García,

Ramirez-Campillo

et al. 2024

Int J Sports Med

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Jump actions are common in several sports, and its performance is related to a myriad of biomechanical and physiological factors, with links to athletic performance and imbalances. Currently, a valid, field-based, easy-to-use tool to assess the quality of an explosive jump movement, similar to the required sports movements, is unavailable. Thus, the present study aimed to design and validate a field-based, easy-to-use tool that can be used to assess the quality of movement during an explosive single-leg countermovement jump (SL-CMJ). Ten experts participated in the content validation process of the checklist including item relevance, definition accuracy, and scoring adequacy. Content validity was measured using the Aikens V format. The checklist included the items “Foot orientation”, “Knee valgus/varus”, “Internal/external hip flexed orientation”, “Pelvis tilt”, “Thorax tilt”, “Thorax rotation”, “Foot pronation/supination”, “Asymmetrical hip”, and “Lumbo-pelvic association”. The items achieved a 0.60-0.99 in relevance, 0.70-1.00 in definition accuracy, and 0.80-0.83 in scoring adequacies in the Aikens V proof. The results from the context validation process suggest that the tool may be appropriate to assess athletes’ quality of explosive movement. Furthermore, the results derived from such assessment may help to design better and safer training interventions.

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“…Furthermore, powerlifting training prioritizes several barbell movements associated with benching, squatting, and overhead pressing that elicit excessive strain on the musculoskeletal system (i.e., joints) (1,2,9,13,29). Without proper support and preventive care, these strength athletes are susceptible to overuse injuries amidst the broad muscle groups responsible for performing the aforementioned and associated exercises (14). Therefore, these athletes often use supportive equipment to generally aid their training to minimize injury while potentially gaining a competitive advantage (7, 9, 12-14, 20, 25, 27, 30).…”

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A Cross-Sectional Examination of Wrist Wrap Use Prevalence and Characterization for Ergogenic Purposes in Actively Competing Powerlifters

Harris

Cardaci

Cintineo

et al. 2023

Int'l Journal of Strength & Conditioning

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Purpose: Wrist wraps are regularly incorporated by competitive powerlifters, but several product-specific variations may influence any potential ergogenic benefits. In addition, the prevalence of athletic wrist wrap use is hitherto undescribed. Methods: Seventy actively competing powerlifters (n=70; 27±6y) who competed in the last two years were randomly recruited at sanctioned meets, whereby wrist wrap use descriptive data (wrap style [F or S], wrap length, and events used), wrap tightness (assessed via pulse oximeter-detected oxygen saturation (SpO2) and subjective discomfort [Borg CR10+]), as well as post-meet bench press one repetition maximum (1RM) were collected. Wrist wrap use prevalence data (wrap style, wrap length, and events used) were compared across TX, NC/SC, and CA regions, along with any potential correlations between both region-collapsed wrapped SpO2 and bench press. Finally, predictors of bench press 1RM (weight [kg], age [y], stiff wrap, wrap length, wrapped discomfort [WCR10+], and WSpO2) were assessed using linear regression, whereby all aforementioned statistical analyses were set at a significance level of p<.05. Results: Analyses failed to detect any significant regional differences in wrap style, length, or events used (p>0.05). Moreover, linear regression analysis revealed a significant effect (r2= 0.851, p = 0.02) where weight solely predicted bench press 1RM (p = 0.0433). Conclusions: Although we failed to detect any significant wrist wrap relationships, actively competing powerlifters nonetheless prominently utilize wraps across the regions assessed. Therefore, the potential for wrist wraps to augment bench press performance warrants further elucidation in a controlled, standardized investigation.

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Safety of powerlifting: A literature review

Cited by 9 publications

References 21 publications

Exercise Selection and Common Injuries in Fitness Centers: A Systematic Integrative Review and Practical Recommendations

Exercise Selection and Common Injuries in Fitness Centers: A Systematic Integrative Review and Practical Recommendations

Single-Leg Countermovement Jump Compensation Assessment: Content Validity of a Checklist

A Cross-Sectional Examination of Wrist Wrap Use Prevalence and Characterization for Ergogenic Purposes in Actively Competing Powerlifters

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