24th Annual Student Research Conference
Relationship Between Backward Overhead Medicine Ball Throw and Power Measured from Two Lifting Methods
Alyssa A. Duffy
Dr. Jerry L. Mayhew , Faculty Mentor
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the backward overhead medicine ball (BOMB) throw, Smith-machine pull, and snatch. Male, Olympic-style weightlifters (n = 6) performed a snatch, a Smith-machine pull, and the BOMB throw on separate days. The snatch and Smith-machine pull were performed twice, each time measuring velocity with a V-scope that was attached to the bar. The snatch and Smith-machine pull were performed using a load equivalent to 80% of the lifters best competitive snatch lift. Their max snatch was recorded from previous competitions and 80% of it was taken and used in in this study.. The Smith-machine pull and the snatch showed strong correlations to the BOMB throw, with the snatch having a higher percent of the variance accounted for. The BOMB throw appears to be a simple, convenient method for assessing the explosive power of competitive weightlifters.
Keywords: BOMB throw, Smith-machine Pul, snatch, competitive weightlifters, explosive power
Topic(s):Exercise Science
Athletic Training
Health Science
Presentation Type: Poster
Session: 9-10
Location: Georgian Room - SUB
Time: 4:30