Ghigiarelli, Jamie Jude
(2006)
THE EFFECTS OF A 7-WK HEAVY ELASTIC BAND AND WEIGHTED CHAIN PROGRAM ON UPPER BODY STRENGTH AND UPPER BODY POWER IN A SAMPLE OF DIVISION 1-AA FOOTBALL PLAYERS.
Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh.
(Unpublished)
Abstract
Within recent years, strength training involving the modalities of heavy elastic bands and weighted chains has received widespread recognition and increased popularity. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of a seven week heavy elastic band and weighted chain program on maximum muscular strength and maximum power in the bench press exercise. METHODS: Thirty six (n=36) healthy males 18-30 years old from the Robert Morris University football team volunteered to participate in this study. During the first week, predicted one repetition maximum (1RM) bench press and a five repetition (5RM) maximum speed bench press tests were conducted. Subjects were randomly divided into three groups (n=12): elastic band (EB), weighted chain (WC) and control (C). Subjects were oriented to the elastic band (EB) and chain weighted (WC) bench press prior to pre testing. During weeks 2 through 8 of the study, subjects were required to follow the resistance training program designed for using the EB and WC for seven weeks. All other components of normal spring training and conditioning remained the same. Means and standard deviations of the predicted 1RM bench press and 5RM speed bench press were computed in the first and ninth week of the program. A two factor (method X time) analysis was applied to identify significant differences between the training groups. Statistical significance was set at α = 0.05. RESULTS: Results indicated a significant time (*p < 0.05), but no group effect for both predicted 1RM (kg) and 5RM peak power tests (watts). Although not significant, results did show greater improvements in the EB and WC groups compared to control when the two highest and greatest values were selected regarding peak power. CONCLUSION: This study suggests that the use of EB and WC in conjunction with a general seven week off season strength and conditioning program can increase overall maximum upper body strength in a sample of Div 1-AA football players. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: The implementation of heavy elastic bands and weighted chains into a strength and conditioning regimen may result in potential gains in muscular strength and power. These types of training modalities add a unique training style and more flexibility in respect to exercise prescription for athletes and strength practitioners.
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University of Pittsburgh ETD
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| Status: |
Unpublished |
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| Date: |
28 September 2006 |
| Date Type: |
Completion |
| Defense Date: |
25 July 2006 |
| Approval Date: |
28 September 2006 |
| Submission Date: |
4 August 2006 |
| Access Restriction: |
No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Education > Health, Physical, Recreational Education |
| Degree: |
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy |
| Thesis Type: |
Doctoral Dissertation |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
elastic bands; Fitrodyne; upper body power; weighted chains |
| Other ID: |
http://etd.library.pitt.edu/ETD/available/etd-08042006-102934/, etd-08042006-102934 |
| Date Deposited: |
10 Nov 2011 19:56 |
| Last Modified: |
15 Nov 2016 13:48 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/8878 |
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