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Validity and Reliability of the Isometric Prone Bench Pull Test.

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  • 1Sport Science and Medicine Centre, Singapore Sports Institute, Singapore, Singapore.

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Isometric prone bench pull tests reliably assess upper body pulling strength. This validated method accurately predicts one-repetition maximum (1RM) performance in resistance-trained athletes.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Biomechanics
  • Strength and Conditioning

Background:

  • Isometric strength testing is increasingly utilized in sports performance assessment.
  • A validated isometric test for upper body pulling strength is currently lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the validity and reliability of the isometric prone bench pull test.
  • To assess its potential for predicting maximal pulling strength.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-three resistance-trained athletes performed isometric prone bench pull at 90° and 120° elbow angles.
  • Tests included peak force and rate of force development measures.
  • Comparison was made against the prone bench pull one-repetition maximum (1RM).

Main Results:

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  • High reliability was observed for peak force and rate of force development (ICC: 0.881-0.987).
  • Isometric prone bench pull peak force strongly correlated with 1RM (r=0.833-0.858, p<0.01).
  • Predicted 1RM using regression equations showed a low standard error (3-6% of average 1RM).

Conclusions:

  • The isometric prone bench pull is a reliable and valid measure of upper body pulling strength.
  • It can be effectively used to predict prone bench pull 1RM performance in athletes.