Event Title
The Effect of Resistance Training on 2K Rowing Performance in High School Rowers
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
Exercise Science
Mentor Information
Amy Crawley
Department
Movement Science
Location
Henry Hall Atrium 2
Start Date
10-4-2013 10:00 AM
End Date
10-4-2013 11:00 AM
Keywords
Health, Life Science
Abstract
Rowing requires strength, power, and excellent aerobic and anaerobic endurance. Currently, little research exists regarding strength training practices for the junior level rower. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a 5-week resistance training program on 2K rowing test scores in male and female high school rowers. Secondary data analysis examined 2K test scores and 6RM test results pre and post a 5 week weight training program. Significance was set at the p = .05 alpha level. The effect of gender on performance scores was also examined. It was hypothesized that male rowers would have more significant improvements in their 2K times. Due to the constraints of testing within the high school rowing season, this research would benefit from being replicated using a longer training timeframe. This research could inform rowing coaches, junior athletes, and the strength and conditioning research community when designing training protocols to improve rowing performance.
The Effect of Resistance Training on 2K Rowing Performance in High School Rowers
Henry Hall Atrium 2
Rowing requires strength, power, and excellent aerobic and anaerobic endurance. Currently, little research exists regarding strength training practices for the junior level rower. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a 5-week resistance training program on 2K rowing test scores in male and female high school rowers. Secondary data analysis examined 2K test scores and 6RM test results pre and post a 5 week weight training program. Significance was set at the p = .05 alpha level. The effect of gender on performance scores was also examined. It was hypothesized that male rowers would have more significant improvements in their 2K times. Due to the constraints of testing within the high school rowing season, this research would benefit from being replicated using a longer training timeframe. This research could inform rowing coaches, junior athletes, and the strength and conditioning research community when designing training protocols to improve rowing performance.