Maximum Voluntary Isometric Torque Production for Task specific and Single-joint Muscle groups and their Relation to Peak Power Output in Sprint Cycling

From a cycling paradigm, little has been done to understand the relationships between maximal isometric strength of different single joint lower body muscle groups and their relation with, and ability to predict PPO and how they compare to an isometric cycling specific task. The aim of this study was to establish relationships between maximal voluntary torque production from isometric single-joint and cycling specific tasks and assess their ability to predict PPO. Twenty male trained cyclists participated in this study.

Source: Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology - June 10, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Mehdi Kordi, Stuart Goodall, Paul Barratt, Jonathan Leeder, Nicola Rowley, Glyn Howatson Source Type: research