Publication Date

1-1-2011

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

First Advisor

Reyes, Cisco

Degree Name

B.S. (Bachelor of Science)

Legacy Department

Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education

Abstract

This study was designed with the purpose of examining the acute effects of adding elastic bands to traditional resistance training exercises on upper- and lower-body muscular power output. All of the tests utilized the same format of taking a pre-test power measurement, implementing an intervention exercise, and performing post-test power measurements. For the upper body tests, the intervention exercises included the standard bench press, the bench press with the addition of resistance bands, and a control with no exercise. Pre- and post-test power measurements were done using the bench press with a specified light weight. For the lower body tests, the intervention exercises included the standard back squat, the back squat with the addition of resistance bands, and a control with no exercise. Pre- and post-test power measurements were done by timing a 10-yard sprint. The only significant finding was that the post-test sprint times were lower between two and four minutes after performing the back squat with the addition of the resistance bands. This finding could potentially be useful in implementing the use of these bands in the training of athletes looking to increase lower-body power output if confirmed in similar future studies.

Comments

Includes bibliographical references.

Extent

8 pages, 5 unnumbered pages

Language

eng

Publisher

Northern Illinois University

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In Copyright

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NIU theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from Huskie Commons for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without the written permission of the authors.

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