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Correlation between Cycling Power and Muscle Thickness in Cyclists
Hyung-Jin Lee1, Kang-Woo Lee1, Yong-Woo Lee2
1Division in Anatomy and Developmental Biology, Department of Oral Biology, Human Identification Research Institute, BK21 PLUS Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, 03722, South Korea.
Clinical Anatomy (New York, N.Y.)
|May 18, 2018
Summary
Muscle thickness (MT) correlates with cycling power in varsity athletes. Specific thigh and core muscles show differences between short- and long-distance cyclists, informing targeted training strategies.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Biomechanics
- Anatomy
Background:
- Muscle thickness (MT) is a key anatomical feature influencing athletic performance.
- Understanding the relationship between muscle morphology and cycling power is crucial for optimizing training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between muscle thickness and cycling power in varsity cyclists.
- To identify differences in muscle thickness between short- and long-distance cyclists.
Main Methods:
- Ultrasonography (US) was employed to measure muscle thickness in the thigh, lower leg, and trunk.
- Cycling power was assessed using a cycle ergometer, measuring maximum anaerobic, mean anaerobic, and aerobic power.
Main Results:
- Significant correlations were found between muscle thickness of the rectus femoris (RF), vastus lateralis (VL), rectus abdominis (RA), and erector spinae (ES) and cycling power parameters.
- RF, VL, and ES muscle thickness were strongly associated with maximum and mean anaerobic power.
- Distinct differences in muscle thickness were observed in the RF, RA, and various abdominal oblique and transverse muscles between short- and long-distance cyclists.
Conclusions:
- Muscle thickness in specific leg and core muscles is significantly related to cycling power.
- Targeted training of the vastus lateralis (VL), erector spinae (ES), and core musculature is recommended for enhancing cycling performance, particularly for short-distance specialists.
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