Screening the Upper-Body Push and Pull Patterns Using Body Weight Exercises

• Autores: Matthew Kritz, John B. Cronin, Patria A. Hume
• Localización: Strength and conditioning journal, ISSN 1524-1602, Vol. 32, Nº. 3, 2010, págs. 72-82
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • SUMMARY: STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING SPECIALISTS USE UPPER-BODY PUSH AND PULL PATTERNS IN AN ATTEMPT TO IMPROVE THE FORCE AND/OR VELOCITY CHARACTERISTICS OF THE UPPER-BODY MUSCULATURE. HOWEVER, BECAUSE OF THE INFLUENCE FAULTY MECHANICS HAVE ON PERFORMANCE AND THE PREVALENCE OF OVERUSE INJURIES IN SPORT AND SPORT-SPECIFIC TRAINING, SCREENING AN ATHLETE'S UPPER-BODY MOVEMENT COMPETENCY BEFORE EXTENSIVE LOADING MAY PROVIDE INSIGHT INTO MOVEMENT STRATEGIES THAT ARE INEFFICIENT AND CONTRIBUTE TO INJURY