Effects of strength training on physical fitness and sport-specific performance in recreational,sub-elite,and elite rowers: A systematic review with meta-analysis |
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Authors: | Dirk Thiele Olaf Prieske Helmi Chaabene |
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Institution: | 1. Division of Training and Movement Sciences, Research Focus Cognitive Sciences, University of Potsdam , Potsdam, Germany;2. Professorship for Exercise and Movement, University of Applied Sciences for Sports and Management Potsdam , Potsdam, Germany https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4475-4413;3. Division of Training and Movement Sciences, Research Focus Cognitive Sciences, University of Potsdam , Potsdam, Germany https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7812-7931 |
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Abstract: | ABSTRACT The purpose of this systematic review with meta-analysis was to examine the effects of strength training (ST) on selected components of physical fitness (e.g., lower/upper limb maximal strength, muscular endurance, jump performance, cardiorespiratory endurance) and sport-specific performance in rowers. Only studies with an active control group were included if they examined the effects of ST on at least one proxy of physical fitness and/or sport-specific performance in rowers. Weighted and averaged standardized mean differences (SMD) were calculated using random-effects models. Subgroup analyses were computed to identify effects of ST type or expertise level on sport-specific performance. Our analyses revealed significant small effects of ST on lower limb maximal strength (SMD = 0.42, p = 0.05) and on sport-specific performance (SMD = 0.32, p = 0.05). Non-significant effects were found for upper limb maximal strength, upper/lower limb muscular endurance, jump performance, and cardiorespiratory endurance. Subgroup analyses for ST type and expertise level showed non-significant differences between the respective subgroups of rowers (p ≥ 0.32). Our systematic review with meta-analysis indicated that ST is an effective means for improving lower limb maximal strength and sport-specific performance in rowers. However, ST-induced effects are neither modulated by ST type nor rowers’ expertise level. |
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Keywords: | Resistance training plyometric training on-water performance race time oarsmen athletic performance |
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