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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Biomechanics
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Deceleration is a critical component of athletic performance.
  • Repeated deceleration can lead to performance decrements.
  • The role of eccentric strength in mitigating these decrements requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the relationship between eccentric strength and sustained deceleration performance.
  • To investigate changes in deceleration kinematics during repeated deceleration tasks.
  • To explore associations between lower-limb mechanical capacities and deceleration capacity under load.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty male athletes performed repeated acceleration-deceleration tasks (50 repetitions).
  • Eccentric and concentric strength were assessed using back squat protocols.
  • Jump tests were conducted before and after the deceleration task to measure changes in mechanical capacities.

Main Results:

  • Repeated decelerations significantly impaired early-phase deceleration performance.
  • Greater eccentric strength was associated with a mitigated decline in deceleration performance.
  • Changes in early-phase deceleration capacity correlated with changes in squat jump power.

Conclusions:

  • Repeated deceleration tasks negatively impact early-phase deceleration performance.
  • Higher eccentric strength is crucial for athletes to maintain deceleration capacity during repeated high-load demands.
  • Concentric mechanical capacities are also relevant for sustaining deceleration performance.