The Multi-Component Structure of Core Strength.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Core strength diagnostics often focus on measuring core endurance rather than maximal core strength or core power. This study investigates whether core strength can be considered as a general ability that can be measured by a single core strength test or whether it needs to be differentiated into several components.

Methods

Forty-two adult sports students (n_female = 20; n_male = 22; age: 24.0 ± 2.9 years; body height: 179.0 ± 9.8 cm; body mass: 75.2 ± 12.7 kg; body fat: 18.0 ± 6.8%) participated in two randomized testing sessions in a laboratory setting. Standard measurements, such as peak rate of force development (pRFD), maximal voluntary contraction (MVC), and holding time, were taken isometrically during four exerc

SUBMITTER: Schulte S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11678708 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature