Testing protocol for monitoring upper-body strength using medicine balls

  1. Palao Andrés, José Manuel
  2. Valdés, David
Journal:
Journal of Human Sport and Exercise: JHSE

ISSN: 1988-5202

Year of publication: 2013

Volume: 8

Issue: 2

Pages: 334-341

Type: Article

DOI: 10.4100/JHSE.2012.82.02 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openRUA editor

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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to present a specific testing protocol for monitoring upper-body strength using medicine ball throws. The protocol is composed of three tests: throw without countermovement, throw with countermovement, and throw with countermovement of a medicine ball drop. These tests are done from a lying position and involve throwing overhead with both arms. This paper provides the characteristics of the tests (warm-up, organization, execution, rest, etc.) as well as possible applications of the protocol.

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