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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • The relationship between upper-body strength and sprint kayaking performance is not fully understood.
  • Optimizing strength training for kayak athletes requires a clearer understanding of specific strength-performance correlations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between maximal upper-body strength and 200-m flat-water sprint kayaking performance.
  • To determine if a causal relationship exists between increased upper-body strength and improved kayaking performance through a training intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Study 1: Correlational analysis involving 37 elite kayak paddlers assessing maximal power output, isometric force, 1 repetition maximum (1RM) in bench press and bench pull, and a 30-second on-water kayak sprint.
  • Study 2: A 6-week randomized controlled trial with 26 national elite junior, U23, and senior kayak paddlers, comparing a strength training group (TRAIN) aiming to increase 1RM bench press with a maintenance group (MAIN). Performance was assessed via 200-m kayak ergometer sprint, 1RM bench press, and 1RM bench pull.

Main Results:

  • In Study 1, 1RM bench press was identified as the strongest predictor of 30-second on-water kayaking performance (regression coefficient = 0.474).
  • In Study 2, the TRAIN group showed significant increases in 1RM bench press (87.3 to 93.9 kg) and bench pull (84.2 to 86.0 kg).
  • The TRAIN group also demonstrated a significant improvement in the 200-m kayak ergometer sprint, reducing completion time (44.8 to 44.3 seconds).

Conclusions:

  • Maximal upper-body strength, particularly 1RM in bench press, is a key determinant of sprint kayaking performance.
  • Targeted strength training interventions that enhance 1RM bench press can lead to significant improvements in 200-m sprint kayaking performance.
  • These findings provide evidence for incorporating specific strength training into kayak athlete development programs.