Individual load-velocity measures are associated with 2,000-m rowing ergometer performance in German national rowers.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Neuromuscular abilities were previously linked to 2,000 m rowing performance (TT) but the relationship with load-velocity profiles [LVP; e.g., peak power (PP) and power at different relative loads] remains unclear. This cross-sectional study assessed the associations between these parameters and TT and different race splits in well-trained rowers.

Methods

We included 63 male (age: 18.5 ± 3.3 years) and 50 female (age: 19.3 ± 3.5 years) rowers. Within 2 weeks, 1 repetition maximum (RM), PP and power at 30% to 90% 1RM in the squat, deadlift and bench-pull were assessed by LVP and TT was performed on a Concept2 ergometer. Associations between neuromuscular parameters and TT were analyzed using generalized linear models.

Results

Associations with TT were found f

SUBMITTER: Jacobs MW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12538512 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature