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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Biomechanics
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Accurate strength measurement is crucial for monitoring training adaptations.
  • One-repetition maximum (1RM) testing is a standard but time-consuming method.
  • Isometric testing is proposed as a time-efficient alternative to 1RM testing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the agreement between isometric and dynamic strength testing methods.
  • To determine if isometric testing can reliably replace 1RM testing for squat and mid-thigh pull exercises.
  • To assess measurement error using mean absolute error (MAE) and mean absolute percentage error (MAPE).

Main Methods:

  • Compared isometric and dynamic testing protocols for squat and isometric mid-thigh pull.
  • Utilized correlation coefficients (r, ICC), mean absolute error (MAE), mean absolute percentage error (MAPE), Concordance Correlation Coefficient (CCC), and Bland-Altman (BA) analysis.
  • Analyzed measurement agreement, not just correlation, to assess test replaceability.

Main Results:

  • High correlations (r=0.638-0.828, ICC=0.630-0.828) were observed, aligning with previous literature.
  • Agreement analysis revealed substantial measurement errors (MAE=175.75-444.17 N, MAPE=16.16-57.71%).
  • These errors indicate poor concordance between isometric and dynamic strength testing conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Isometric strength testing methods do not demonstrate sufficient agreement to replace 1RM testing.
  • The high measurement error renders isometric testing unsuitable for accurately monitoring strength adaptations in squat and mid-thigh pull.
  • Current recommendations to replace 1RM with isometric testing for the squat are not supported by this analysis.