Date Approved
7-26-2015
Date Posted
4-8-2016
Degree Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department or School
Health Promotion and Human Performance
Committee Member
Anthony Moreno, Ph.D., Chair
Committee Member
Mark D. Peterson, Ph.D.
Committee Member
Stephen J. McGregor, Ph.D.
Committee Member
Timothy R. Lindsay, Ph.D.
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to compare normalized peak power (PP) and peak barbell acceleration (BA) between the power clean (PC) and power hang clean (PHC) exercises among eight male weightlifters (25.5 ℗ł 2.86 yr; 85.25 ℗ł 11 kg). Biomechanical comparisons were made between both exercises at 60%, 70%, and 80% of each subject⁰́₉s one repetition maximum (1RM). When comparing both exercises for normalized PP, there was no significant difference at 60% and 70% of 1RM. At 80% 1RM, the PHC demonstrated significance (p = 0.016) with higher normalized PP when compared to the PC. When comparing both exercises for peak BA, results demonstrate greater BA for the PHC when compared to the PC at 60% (p = 0.036) and 70% (p = 0.041) of 1RM, but no significance at 80%. Results offer strength and conditioning coaches greater insight with regard to exercise selection and relative resistance when designing resistance-training programs for athletic populations.
Recommended Citation
Caldwell, Jacob Troy, "Biomechanical comparisons of the power clean and power hang clean exercises at different relative intensities" (2015). Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations. 637.
https://commons.emich.edu/theses/637