Essays about: "Powerlifting"

Found 5 essays containing the word Powerlifting.

  1. 1. The Relationship of Training Frequency and Wilks Score in Competitive Swedish Classic Powerlifters : A Quantitative Questionnaire Study

    University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för fysiologi, nutrition och biomekanik

    Author : Erik Hillerström; Whilliam Brandin; [2023]
    Keywords : powerlifting; training frequency; training volume; strenght training; tränarlänktyngdlyftning;

    Abstract : Background: In strength sports, athletes must take several training variables into consideration whencreating a training program. One of the ground pillars is training frequency, but there is a lackof research done on competitive powerlifters. READ MORE

  3. 2. Women do not wear pink in Latin America : A study of the Pink Tide’s controversial legacy in gender equality in South America

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Nordiska Latinamerikainstitutet

    Author : Marisa Payva; [2021]
    Keywords : Pink Tide; Gender Gap; South America; Maternity leave; Parental leave;

    Abstract : The possibility to earn a living and support a family independently is still a utopia for many women all around the world. Many organizations are constantly fighting for awareness of these issues and strive for an improvement in women’s economic equality. READ MORE

  4. 3. Safety solution for the powerlifting squat : Improving the safety for lifters and spotters in competition

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : Magnus Wikström; [2020]
    Keywords : Industrial Design Engineering; User Experience; Ergonomics; Product Development; Safety; Powerlifting; Squat; Teknisk Design; Användarupplevelse; Ergonomi; Produktutveckling; Säkerhet; Styrkelyft; Knäböj;

    Abstract : In powerlifting the athletes compete to lift as much weight as possible in the squat, bench press and deadlift, pushing their bodies to extreme levels of strength. When lifting heavy weights, safety becomes an important concern, especially where the lifters can get injured by the barbell if a lift is unsuccessful. READ MORE

  5. 4. Prevalence and Localization of Injuries and Pain in Swedish Bodybuliding and Fitness Athletes

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Avdelningen för idrottsmedicin

    Author : Jimmy Hsia; [2020]
    Keywords : athletic injuries; questionnaire; resistance training;

    Abstract : Bodybuilding is a weight training sport similar to powerlifting, strongman, and Olympic weightlifting. Instead of performing a feat of strength in competition, the athletes are based on physical appearance. Information about injuries within the other sports are available. However, there are a low number of studies on competitive bodybuilding. READ MORE

  6. 5. Does the grip in the deadlift exercise cause asymmetri in force distribution between the left and right leg?

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Idrottsmedicin

    Author : Edit Strömbäck; [2014]
    Keywords : Force; deadlift; powerlifting; grip;

    Abstract : In the powerlifting deadlift, you use a grip where one hand is pronated and the other supinated. Earlier studies have noted differences in muscle activation between grips in upperbody excersices, but how the grip effects the muscle activation in the deadlift has not been investigated and it is not known if using the same grip over time can cause muscular imbalance or injuries. READ MORE