Effect of the Pronated Pull-Up Grip Width on Performance and Power-Force-Velocity Profile. Issue 4 (2nd October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ortega-Rodríguez, R.; Feriche, B.; Almeida, F.; Bonitch-Góngora, J.; Padial, P.
• Is Part Of: Research quarterly for exercise and sport. Volume 92:Issue 4(2021)
• Page Start: 651
• Page End: 658
• Publication Date: 2021-10-02
• Subjects: Conditioning -- physical fitness -- resistance training -- testing; Physical education and training -- Periodicals; Health education -- Periodicals; Recreation -- Periodicals; Physical Education and Training -- Periodicals; Sports -- Periodicals; Exercise -- Periodicals; Education -- Periodicals; Lichamelijke opvoeding; Sport; Exercice -- Périodiques; Sports -- Périodiques; 613.7105
• DOI: 10.1080/02701367.2020.1762835
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0270-1367

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Purpose : The objective of this study was to investigate the influence of the grip width on the power-force-velocity-profile, the maximal strength, and performance during a repetition to failure test in the pull-up exercise (PU). Method : Fourteen trained males performed an incremental loading and repetitions to failure test with the PU exercise using biacromial and free grip widths. Power-force-velocity relationship, 1RM, and repetitions completed were determined. Results : The mean grip width used by participants was 20.04% higher in the free grip width condition ( p < .001). There were similar results in the 1RM ( p = .954), repetitions to failure test ( p = .117), and power-force-velocity profile ( p > .05) in both grip width conditions. A stronger relationship was observed between 1RM and repetitions to failure test during the biacromial ( R 2 = 0.720; p < .001) with respect to the free grip width ( R 2 = 0.607; p = .002). Conclusion : Therefore, the choice of a free or a biacromial grip width does not affect the maximal strength, power-force-velocity relationship, nor the repetitions to failure during the PU exercise.