Strength and power predictors of sprinting performance in professional rugby players

D. J. Cunningham; D. J. West; N. J. Owen; D. A. Shearer; C. V. Finn; R. M. Bracken; B. T. Crewther; P. Scott; C. J. Cook; L. P. Kilduff

Strength and power predictors of sprinting performance in professional rugby players

D. J. Cunningham, D. J. West, N. J. Owen, D. A. Shearer, C. V. Finn, R. M. Bracken, B. T. Crewther, P. Scott, C. J. Cook, L. P. Kilduff

Swansea University

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Aim. The ability to accelerate and attain high levels of speed is an essential component of success in team sports; however, the physical qualities that underpin these activities remain unclear. This study aimed to determine some of the key strength and power predictors of speed within professional rugby union players. Methods. Twenty professional male rugby union players participated in this study. Subjects were tested for speed (0-10 m sprint and a flying 10 m sprint), strength (3 repetition maximum squat), lower body power (countermovement jumps [CMJ] and drop jumps [DJ]), reactive strength and leg spring stiffness. The strength and power variables were expressed as absolute values and relative values for analysis. Results. Both relative strength (r=-0.55, P

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	105-111
Journal	Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
Volume	53
Issue number	2
Publication status	Published - Apr 2013

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