Specificity of machine, barbell, and water-filled log bench press resistance training on measures of strength

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

Volumn 21, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 1061-1066

  Langford, George A ^a   Mccurdy, Kevin W ^a   Ernest, James M ^a   Doscher, Michael W ^a   Walters, Stacey D ^a  

^a VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Free weight; Isokinetic bench press; Stabilization; Stable; Unstable; Upper body strength

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ARTICLE; COMPARATIVE STUDY; EQUIPMENT; HUMAN; MALE; METHODOLOGY; MUSCLE STRENGTH; PHYSICAL EDUCATION; PHYSIOLOGY; SPORTS MEDICINE; WEIGHT LIFTING;

ADULT; HUMANS; MALE; MUSCLE STRENGTH; PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING; SPORTS EQUIPMENT; SPORTS MEDICINE; WEIGHT LIFTING;

EID: 38049023446     PISSN: 10648011     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1519/R-21446.1     Document Type: Article

References (25)

1. BAECHLE, R.E., AND R.W. EARLE. Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning (2nd ed,). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 2000.
2. BEHM, D.G., K. ANDERSON, AND R.S. CURNEW. Muscle force and activation under stable and unstable conditions. J. Strength Cond. Res. 16:416-422. 2002.
3. COHEN, J. Statistical Power Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences (2nd ed.). Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum, 1988.
4. COSIO-LIMA, L.M., K.L. REYNOLDS, C. WINTER, V. PAOLONE, AND M.T. JONES. Effects of physioball and conventional floor exercises on early phase adaptations in back and abdominal core stability and balance in women. J. Strength Cond. Res. 17:721-725. 2003.
5. COTTERMAN, M.L., L.A. DARBY, AND W.A. SKELLY. Comparison of muscle force production using the smith machine and free weights for bench press and squat exercises. J. Strength Cond. Res. 19:169-176. 2005.
6. COYLE, E.F., D.C. FEIRING, T.C. ROTKIS, R.W. COTE III, F.B. ROBY, W. LEE, AND J.H. WILMORE. Specificity of power improvements through slow and fast isokinetic training. J. Appl. Physiol. 51:1437-1442. 1981.
7. FITZGERALD, G.K., M.J. AXE, AND L. SNYDER-MACKLER. The efficacy of perturbation training in nonoperative anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitation programs for physically active individuals. Phys. Ther. 80:128-140. 2000.
8. GRAVES, J.E., M.L. POLLOCK, A.E. JONES, A.B. COLVIN, AND S.H. LEGGETT. Specificity of limited range of motion variable resistance training. Me.d. Sci. Sports Exerc. 21:84-89, 1989.
9. HAFF, G.G. Roundtable discussion machines versus free weights. Strength Cond. J. 22(6):18-30. 2000.
10. KOVALESKI, J.E., R.H, HEITMAN, T.L. TRUNDLE, AND W.F. GILLEY. Isotonic preload versus isokinetic knee extension resistance training. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 27:895-899. 1995.
11. LANDER, J.E., B.T. BATES, J.A. SAWHILL, AND J. HAMILL. A comparison between free-weight and isokinetic bench pressing. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 17:344-353. 1985.
12. LESMES, G.R., D.R. COSTILL, E.F. COYLE, AND W.J. FINK. Muscle strength and power changes during maximal isokinetic training. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 10:266-269. 1978.
13. LOONEY, S., AND W. STANLEY. Exploratory repeated measures analysis for two or more groups: Review and update. Am. Stat. 43:220-225. 1989.
14. MADSEN, N., AND T. MCLAUGHLIN. Kinematic factors influencing performance and injury risk in the bench press exercise. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 16:376-381. 1984.
15. MAYHEW, J.L., M.G. BEMBEN, D.M. ROHRS, AND D.A. BEMBEN. Specificity among anaerobic power tests in college female athletes. J. Strength Cond. Res. 8:43-47. 1994.
16. MCCAW, S.T., AND J.J. FRIDAY. A comparison of muscle activity between a free weight and machine bench press. J. Strength Cond. Res. 8:259-264. 1994.
17. O'HAGAN, F.T., D.G. SALE, J.D. MACDOUGALL, AND S.H. GARNER. Comparative effectiveness of accommodating and weight resistance training modes. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 27:1210-1219. 1995.
18. PIPES, T.V., AND J. WILMORE. Isokinetic vs. isotonic strength training in adult men. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 7:262-274. 1975.
19. REMAUD, A., C. CORNU, AND A. GUEVEL. A methodologic approach for the comparison between dynamic contractions: Influences on the neuromuscular system. J. Athl. Train. 40:281-287. 2005.
20. SILVESTER, L.J., C. STIGGINS, C. MCG OWN, AND G.R. BRYCE. The effects of variable resistance and free weight training programs on strength and vertical jump. NSCA J. 3(6):30-33. 1982.
21. SMITH, M.J., AND P. MELTON. Isokinetic versus isotonic variable-resistance training. Am. J. Sports Med. 9:275-279. 1981.
22. STANTON, R., P.R. REABURN, AND B. HUMPHRIES. The effect of short-term swiss ball training on core stability and running economy. J. Strength Cond. Res. 18:522-528. 2004.
23. STARON, R.S., D.L. KARAPONDO, W.J. KRAEMER, A.C. FRY, S.E. GORDON, J.E. FALKEL, F.C. HAGERMAN, AND R.S. HIKIDA. Skeletal muscle adaptations during early phase of heavy-resistance training in men and women. J. Appl. Physiol. 76:1247-1255. 1994.
24. THISTLE, H.G., H.J. HISLOP, M. JOFFROID, AND E.W. LOWMAN. Isokinetic contraction: A new concept of resistive exercise. Arch. Phys. Med. Rehabil. 48:279. 1967.
25. VERA-GARCIA, F.J., S.G. GRENIER, AND S.M. MCGILL. Abdominal muscle response during curl-ups on both stable and labile surfaces. Phys. Ther. 80:564-569. 2000.