Age and body stature, handgrip, and strength endurance analyses of elite weightlifters: boosting 1RM bench press by Uchenna K. Ezemagu, Godwin C. Uzomba, Amarachi E. Okoro, A.O. Ibegbu

“…Abstract Aim: This study aims to characterize the body stature and age, handgrip, and endurance strength of elite male weightlifters, and ascertain the anthropometric features that can boost IRM bench press. …”
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Effects of Dietary Nitrate Supplementation on Back Squat and Bench Press Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Rachel Tan, Adam Pennell, Sean T. Karl, Jordan K. Cass, Katherine Go, Tom Clifford, Stephen J. Bailey, Cooker Perkins Storm

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Incidence and characteristics of acute and overuse injuries in elite powerlifters by Thomas Reichel, Martin Mitnacht, Annabel Fenwick, Rainer Meffert, Olaf Hoos, Kai Fehske

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Accuracy of Pinch Force Sense in Elite Female Adolescent Weightlifters by Kenan Erdağı, Melda Pelin Yargıç, Galip Bilen Kürklü, Leyla Aydın

“…Materials and Methods: Maximum key and tip pinch strength of 25 elite female adolescent weightlifters and 22 sedentary peers were measured. Participants were asked to press the pinchmeter with 50% of their maximal strength 3 times while looking at the scale and try to learn how much force they apply. …”
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Effects of placebo on bench throw performance of Paralympic weightlifting athletes: a pilot study by Gustavo De Conti Teixeira Costa, Luan Galvão, Martim Bottaro, João Felipe Mota, Gustavo Duarte Pimentel, Paulo Gentil

“…Background The aim of the present study was to analyse the effects of placebo on bench throw performance in Paralympic weightlifting athletes. Methods The study involved four Paralympic weightlifting male athletes (age: 40.25 ± 9.91 years, weight: 60.5 ± 8.29 kg, height: 1.60 ± 0.15 m) that visited the laboratory in three occasions, separated by 72 h. …”
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Kinematic Comparison of Snatch and Clean Lifts in Weightlifters Using Wearable Inertial Measurement Unit Sensors by Batbayar Khuyagbaatar, Munkhbat Tumurbaatar, Khosbayar Tsenkherjav, Tserenchimed Purevsuren, Tsooj Shambaljamts, Kyungsoo Kim, Tsolmonbaatar Danjkhuu, Ganbat Danaa, Yoon Hyuk Kim

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Effects of Dietary Nitrate Supplementation on Weightlifting Exercise Performance in Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review by Alejandro F. San Juan, Raul Dominguez, Ángel Lago-Rodríguez, Juan José Montoya, Rachel Tan, Stephen J. Bailey

“…Two of the four studies indicated that NO₃⁻ supplementation could increase aspects of upper body weightlifting exercise (i.e., bench press) performance (increases in mean power/velocity of contraction/number of repetitions to failure), whereas another study observed an increase in the number of repetitions to failure during lower limb weightlifting exercise (i.e., back squat). …”
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Differences in Rate of Force Development, Muscle Morphology and Maximum Strength between Weightlifters and Track and Field Throwers by Nikolaos Zaras, Spyridon Methenitis, Angeliki-Nikoletta Stasinaki, Polyxeni Spiliopoulou, Eleni Anousaki, Giorgos Karampatsos, Marios Hadjicharalambous, Gerasimos Terzis

“…Sixteen elite male athletes (eight weightlifters and eight track and field throwers) participated in the study. …”
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Effects of Dietary Nitrate Supplementation on Performance and Muscle Oxygenation during Resistance Exercise in Men by Rachel Tan, Adam Pennell, Katherine M. Price, Sean T. Karl, Noelle G. Seekamp-Hicks, Keonabelle K. Paniagua, Grant D. Weiderman, Joanna P. Powell, Luka K. Sharabidze, Isabella G. Lincoln, Justin M. Kim, Madeleine F. Espinoza, Maya A. Hammer, Richie P. Goulding, Stephen J. Bailey

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The Influence of Muscular Strength and Local Muscular Endurance on Accuracy of Estimated Repetitions to Failure in Resistance-Trained Males by Daniel A. Hackett, Angelo Sabag

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Effects of Supplementing Zinc Magnesium Aspartate on Sleep Quality and Submaximal Weightlifting Performance, following Two Consecutive Nights of Partial Sleep Deprivation by Chloe Gallagher, Victoria Austin, Kyle A. Dunlop, Jasmine Dally, Kyle Taylor, Samuel A. Pullinger, Ben J. Edwards

“…<b>Purpose:</b> We examined whether supplementation of zinc magnesium aspartate (ZMA), while partially sleep deprived, was beneficial to sleep quality and subsequent morning (07:00 h) submaximal weightlifting. <b>Methods:</b> Using a double-blinded, randomized counterbalanced design, sixteen trained males were recruited and completed six sessions: (i) one repetition max (1 RM) for bench press and back squat; (ii) two familiarisation sessions; (iii) three conditions with 4 h sleep and either: ZMA, placebo (PLA), or NoPill control (NoPill). …”
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Popular Gym Fitness Sport: An Analysis of 1387 Recreational Athletes Regarding Prone to Pain Exercises and the Corresponding Localisations by Maria A. Bernstorff, Norman Schumann, Andreas Finke, Thomas A. Schildhauer, Matthias Königshausen

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Measuring and comparing the level of athletic achievement for activities (fencing, weightlifting, table tennis) for the disabled challenge the impact of accidents and between the b... by Dr. Salim Najaf

“…The recommendations are the process of selecting players for childhood disability in activities (fencing, table tennis, weightlifting (Bing Press)). Rehabilitation of players from disability due to accidents, psychological rehabilitation before starting physical preparation …”
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Electromyography of the Pectoralis Major Muscle after Surgical Reconstruction of Chronic Tendon Rupture by Benno Ejnisman, Carlos Vicente Andreoli, Paulo Santoro Belangero, William Ricado Komatsu, Debora Cristina Hipolide, Alberto de Castro Pochini

“…Abstract Objective To evaluate the electrophysiological activity of the injured pectoralis major (PM) muscle of operated patients who perform weightlifting, more specifically bench press exercises, especially the activity of the clavicular and sternocostal portions of the PM. …”
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Evaluation of Young Adults&rsquo; Physical Activity Status and Perceived Barriers in the Riyadh Region of Saudi Arabia by Bashatah A, Qadhi OA, Al Sadoun A, Syed W, Al-Rawi MBA

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Acute Effects of Wearing Different Surgical Face Masks during High-Intensity, Short-Rest Resistance Exercise on Cardiorespiratory and Pulmonary Function and Perceptual Responses in... by Shin-Yuan Wang, Chih-Hui Chiu, Chin-Hsien Hsu, Chun-Chung Chou, Shuo-Min Hsu, Lu-Bi Shapu, Tai-Chen Chao, Che-Hsiu Chen

“…Resistance exercise consisted of a descending pyramid scheme starting at 10 repetitions, with a decrease of one repetition per set for the back squat, bench press, and deadlift, as fast as possible at 75% of the one-repetition maximum. …”
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Unified bench press through the elimination of leg-drive to promote sports inclusion by Tiziana D'Isanto, Francesca D'Elia, Sara Aliberti, Felice Di Domenico, Giovanni Esposito

“…Background and Study Aim. Among the weightlifting disciplines we find the bench press in Powerlifting and Para Powerlifting, which are very similar. …”
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The effect of specific exercises according to the (ATHOS EMG) readings of the percentage of participation of the muscles affecting the lifting of the (Bench Press) for the disabled... by Watheq Taher, Eman Zaoun

“…The aim of the research is to identify the numerical values of the muscles working and affecting the lifting of the ((Bench Press)) and the percentage of their participation, as well as to identify the significance of the differences between the pre-tests and the post-tests for the disabled powerlifting players. …”
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Comparison of Post-Exercise Hypotension Responses in Paralympic Powerlifting Athletes after Completing Two Bench Press Training Intensities by Ângelo de Almeida Paz, Felipe José Aidar, Dihogo Gama de Matos, Raphael Fabrício de Souza, Marzo Edir da Silva-Grigoletto, Roland van den Tillaar, Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo, Fábio Yuzo Nakamura, Manoel da Cunha Costa, Albená Nunes-Silva, Anselmo de Athayde Costa e Silva, Anderson Carlos Marçal, Victor Machado Reis

“…The aim of this study was to compare the post-exercise cardiovascular effects on Paralympic powerlifting athletes of two typical high-intensity resistance-training sessions, using either five sets of five bench press repetitions at 90% 1 repetition maximum (1RM) or five sets of three bench press repetitions at 95% 1RM. …”
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Tapering and Peaking Maximal Strength for Powerlifting Performance: A Review by S. Kyle Travis, Iñigo Mujika, Jeremy A. Gentles, Michael H. Stone, Caleb D. Bazyler

“…While powerlifting training (i.e., back squat, bench press, deadlift) is used by strength and power athletes up until the final days prior to a competition, understanding how to peak maximal strength relative to powerlifting performance is still unclear. …”
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