Practice to pitch: The relationship between force-velocity profiles and match-day performance of semi-professional rugby union players.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This exploratory study aimed to assess the relationship between athlete neuromuscular performance and rugby performance indicators. Specifically, the study looked at the force-velocity profiles (FVPs) derived from four common resistance exercises and their relationship with rugby performance indicators (RPIs).

Methods

The study recruited twenty-two semi-professional male rugby players (body mass 102.5 ± 12.6 kg, height 1.85 ± 0.74 m, age 24.4 ± 3.4 years) consisting of ten backs and twelve forwards. Prior to the first game of a Covid-impacted nine-match season, participants performed four common resistance exercises (barbell box squat, jammer push-press, sled pull, and sled push) at incremental loads to establish force-velocity profiles. During the season, rugby

SUBMITTER: Heather O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10097986 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature