Association analysis of ACE , ACTN3 and PPARGC1A gene polymorphisms in two cohorts of European strength and power athletes by V Gineviciene, A Jakaitiene, MO Aksenov, AV Aksenova, AM Druzhevskaya, IV Astratenkova, ES Egorova, LJ Gabdrakhmanova, L Tubelis, V Kucinskas, A Utkus

“…Specifically, the PPARGC1A Ser/Ser genotype is more favourable for powerlifters compared to controls.…”
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Micronutrient supplement intakes among collegiate and masters athletes: A cross-sectional study by Quentin Z. Nichols, Rohit Ramadoss, Joseph R. Stanzione, Stella L. Volpe

“…Collegiate CrossFit Athletes (940.71 ± 157.54 mg/day) had a significantly greater vitamin C intake compared to Collegiate General Athletes (156.34 ± 67.79 mg/day) (p < 0.005), Collegiate Triathletes (88.57 ± 148.53 mg/day) (p < 0.027), Collegiate Resistance Training Athletes (74.28 ± 143.81 mg/day) (p < 0.020), and Collegiate Powerlifters (175.71 ± 128.63 mg/day) (p < 0.044). …”
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Successful percutaneous management of hypothenar hammer syndrome with thrombosuction and catheter-directed intra-arterial thrombolysis by Abhinav Aggarwal, MD, Jan T. Markiel, MD, Nishith Chandra, MD, DM, Gregory K. Buller, MD, FACP, Kim G. Smolderen, PhD, MSc, Carlos Mena-Hurtado, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FAHA

“…We present the case of a 36-year-old male powerlifter who developed acute digital ischemia due to HHS in the left hand that was managed successfully through an innovative approach using antegrade left brachial artery access and combining percutaneous thrombosuction and intra-arterial thrombolysis. …”
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Emphasizing Task-Specific Hypertrophy to Enhance Sequential Strength and Power Performance by S. Kyle Travis, Ai Ishida, Christopher B. Taber, Andrew C. Fry, Michael H. Stone

“…When comparing bodybuilders to strength and power athletes such as powerlifters, weightlifters, and throwers, while muscle size may be similar, the ability to produce force and power is often inequivalent. …”
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Feasibility study and performance analysis of external slotting of submersible motor stator by Dongxin Wang, Pan Yabin

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Cardiac parameters and endothelial function in a strength athlete: a case report by Guilherme B. Grezzana, David W. Moraes, Diego V. Silva, Bruna Eibel, Maximiliano I. Schaun, Alexandre M. Lehnen

“…Methods: We assessed heart structure and function (echocardiography); systolic (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP); endothelium-dependent vasodilation (flow-mediated dilation, FMD); maximum force tested in the squat, bench press, and deadlift; and maximum oxygen consumption (spirometry). Results: powerlifter’s cardiac dimensions (interventricular septum 13 mm; posterior wall thickness 12 mm; LV diastolic diameter 57 mm; left ventricle mass 383 g; LV mass adjusted by body surface area 151.4 g/m2) are above the proposed cutoff values beyond which pathology may be considered. …”
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A Systematic Review of the Association Between Muscular Fitness and Telomere Length Across the Adult Lifespan by Adilson Marques, Adilson Marques, Miguel Peralta, Miguel Peralta, Priscila Marconcin, Duarte Henriques-Neto, Élvio Rúbio Gouveia, Élvio Rúbio Gouveia, Gerson Ferrari, João Martins, Hugo Sarmento, Andreas Ihle, Andreas Ihle, Andreas Ihle

“…On the other hand, in a study with powerlifters, TL remained within the range of values found in subjects with no history of regular strength training, supporting the notion that muscular fitness was not associated with TL. …”
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Understanding exercise addiction, psychiatric characteristics and use of anabolic androgenic steroids among recreational athletes – An online survey study by Björn Gunnarsson, Artin Entezarjou, Artin Entezarjou, Fernando Fernández-Aranda, Fernando Fernández-Aranda, Fernando Fernández-Aranda, Fernando Fernández-Aranda, Susana Jiménez-Murcia, Susana Jiménez-Murcia, Susana Jiménez-Murcia, Susana Jiménez-Murcia, Göran Kenttä, Göran Kenttä, Göran Kenttä, Anders Håkansson, Anders Håkansson

“…These were mainly men, bodybuilders/powerlifters and more often used amphetamines and opioids.DiscussionThis exploratory study supports EA being strongly associated with eating disorders. …”
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Movement velocity in the chair squat is associated with measures of functional capacity and cognition in elderly people at low risk of fall by Carlos Balsalobre-Fernández, Ángel Cordón, Nazaret Unquiles, Daniel Muñoz-García

“…Muscular performance was assessed by measuring movement velocity in the CSQ with no external load using a validated smartphone application (PowerLift for iOS). Functional capacity, balance, quality of life and cognitive status were evaluated using the hand-grip strength (HGS) test, the Berg-scale, the EuroQol 5D (EQ-5D) and the Mini mental state examination questionnaire (MMSE). …”
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Acute compartment syndrome of the deltoid: a case report and systematic review of the literature by Joseph P. Scollan, MD, Morgan L. Bertsch, MD, Christopher D. Flanagan, MD, Morad Chughtai, MD, Kyle J. Chepla, MD, Harry A. Hoyen, MD, Blaine T. Bafus, MD

“…Of 19 cases, 5 (26%) occurred in powerlifters, climbers, or anabolic steroid or testosterone injectors. …”
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Comparison of Electromyographic Activity of Selected Muscles on One Repetitione Maximum in the Sumo and Conventional Deadlifts in National Power-Lifting Athletes: A Cross-Sectional... by Keyvan Salehi, Farideh Babakhani, Ramin Baluchi

“…The aim of the present study is to compare the electromyographic activity record during one repetitione maximum (1RM) movement in the sumo and conventional deadlifts in national power-lifting athletes.Materials and Methods: Eight elite male powerlifters were selected from the Iran’ national team. …”
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Why do endocrine profiles in elite athletes differ between sports? by Peter H. Sönksen, Richard I. G. Holt, Walailuck Böhning, Nishan Guha, David A. Cowan, Christiaan Bartlett, Dankmar Böhning

“…The hormone profiles were more surprising with remarkably low testosterone and free T3 (tri-iodothyronine) in male powerlifters and high oestradiol, SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin) and prolactin in male track and field athletes. …”
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Body composition in male lifelong trained strength, sprint and endurance athletes and healthy age-matched controls by Simon Walker, Mikaela von Bonsdorff, Mikaela von Bonsdorff, Sulin Cheng, Sulin Cheng, Keijo Häkkinen, Dmitriy Bondarev, Ari Heinonen, Marko T. Korhonen

“…Athletes were separated into strength (e.g., weightlifters, powerlifters), sprint (e.g., sprint runners, jumpers) and endurance (e.g., long-distance runners, cross-country skiers) athletic disciplines. …”
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Endothelial function in athletes in the process of adaptation to training loads of different orientations by S. M. Kanyhina, V. V. Syvolap, M. S. Potapenko

“…After signing a written informed consent, the study involved 104 athletes (80 men and 24 women) qualifying from the First-Class athletes to Masters of Sports of International Class (MSIC): 63 – athletes, who mainly trained endurance performance (triathletes, swimmers, long-distance runners, rowers), 31 – strength performance (weightlifters, powerlifters, kettlebell lifters), 10 – speed performance (sprinters). …”
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