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What is the most suitable medicine ball mass for assessing maximal upper-extremity power in the seated single-arm horizontal push test?

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Different medicine ball (MB) masses are used for the unilateral MB push to indirectly determine upper-extremity power. This study aimed to identify the most suitable MB mass for assessing maximal upper-extremity power through the seated single-arm horizontal push test (SSAHPT). METHODS: Thirty-four athletes performed the SSAHPT with three different MB masses (1 kg, 3 kg, and 5 kg) and the unilateral ballistic bench press test. For each limb, the SSAHPT distance was determined, and the maximal power (Pmax) and force-velocity profile (SFv) were extracted from the unilateral bench press test. RESULTS: = 0.85). The effect of Pmax was 5.3 and 1.6 times greater than the effect of Dominance and SFv, respectively. CONCLUSION: To limit the involvement of the athlete's force-velocity profile in SSAHPT performance with a 5-kg MB mass, it is advisable to use either a 1-kg or 3-kg MB mass when SSAHPT is employed to reflect maximal upper-extremity power.

Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies

DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.09.023

Authors: Matthieu Degot, Isabelle Rogowski, Alexandre Dingome, Pierre Samozino, Baptiste Morel, Yoann Blache

Institutions: Lyon 1 Université, Laboratoire Interuniversitaire de Biologie de la Motricité, Université Savoie Mont Blanc

Language: English

Topic: Sports Performance and Training

Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,070