A Review of Striking Force in Full-Contact Combat Sport Athletes: Effects of Different Types of Strength and Conditioning Training and Practical Recommendations. Issue 1 (10th February 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Uthoff, Aaron; Lenetsky, Seth; Reale, Reid; Falkenberg, Felix; Pratt, Gavin; Amasinger, Dean; Bourgeois, Frank; Cahill, Micheál; French, Duncan; Cronin, John
• Is Part Of: Strength and conditioning journal. Volume 45:Issue 1(2023)
• Page Start: 67
• Page End: 82
• Publication Date: 2023-02-10
• Subjects: mixed martial arts -- boxing -- nonspecific training -- specific training -- exercise prescription; Physical education and training -- Periodicals; Bodybuilding -- Periodicals; Muscle strength -- Periodicals; 613.7
• DOI: 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000705
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1524-1602

Abstract

Abstract : Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text. ABSTRACT: To succeed in full contact combat sports like mixed martial arts, tae kwon do, and boxing, athletes must deliver a greater number of damaging strikes than they receive. Producing knockdowns, rendering unconsciousness, and scoring points can be accomplished through the application of high magnitudes of striking forces. There is evidence that striking forces can be enhanced through either nonspecific or specific strength and conditioning methods or a combination thereof. To better assist practitioners working with combat sport athletes, this article reviews current empirical evidence on how combat sport athletes respond to different methods of resistance training and offers practical recommendations for implementing nonspecific and specific exercises.