February 2002 PMID 11990746

The role of FFM accumulation and skeletal muscle architecture in powerlifting performance.

William F Brechue, Takashi Abe

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4
Peak: 1 in Nov 2020
across 2 sources since Nov 2020

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5,625

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What people are saying

Overall, the discussions reflect a strong alignment with the article's findings, with comments like 'most good trainers/trainees do this' indicating recognition of the importance of muscle development, and references to specific data such as the high correlation (R=0.88) underscore interest in the scientific evidence. The tone and word choices illustrate a focus on practical application and the potential for improving powerlifting performance based on muscle architecture insights.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of muscle morphology and FFM in powerlifting, as seen in comments emphasizing the correlation between muscle size and strength.

InterestHigh interest

The posts show high curiosity about the research findings, particularly the significant correlation coefficients and practical implications for training.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some discussions delve into training methods and the significance of muscle architecture, reflecting a moderate level of active engagement with the content.

ImpactModerate impact

The highlighted statistical correlations and emphasis on muscle properties suggest that the publication could influence training approaches and future research directions.

Abstract in brief

  • This study examined how skeletal muscle size and architecture relate to powerlifting performance in elite athletes, highlighting the importance of muscle distribution and thickness at specific sites like the subscapular muscle.
  • It found strong correlations between muscle size, fat-free mass (FFM), and lifting success, suggesting that greater muscle thickness, especially in the subscapular area, predicts better performance across lifts.
  • Additionally, muscle architectural features such as fascicle length and pennation angle showed significant links to FFM and performance, with longer fascicles and certain angles indicating higher capacity, though pennation angle alone was negatively related to overall performance.

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Daniel Richter | StrengthLog
@strengthlogapp · X

Correlation between (equipped) bench press 1RM and fat-free mass in 20 elite male powerlifters. R = 0.88 https://t.co/1CTS20dkVi https://t.co/AlKHpPuJcz

Sep 13, 2021 · 2 likes · 5,773 followers View post →
Hybrid Athlete || Elite Performance
@HybridElitePrep · X

@CoachFHM Most good trainers/trainees do this: but many who get caught up with just the main lifts for low reps think that any work beyond that is pointless. 60-75% of strength comes from cross sectional area of muscle. https://t.co/NwFYiXvP5N

Dec 7, 2021 · 1 like · 9,705 followers View post →

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Hybrid Athlete || Elite Performance
@HybridElitePrep · X

@CoachFHM Most good trainers/trainees do this: but many who get caught up with just the main lifts for low reps think that any work beyond that is pointless. 60-75% of strength comes from cross sectional area of muscle. https://t.co/NwFYiXvP5N

Dec 7, 2021 · 1 like · 9,705 followers View post →
Daniel Richter | StrengthLog
@strengthlogapp · X

Correlation between (equipped) bench press 1RM and fat-free mass in 20 elite male powerlifters. R = 0.88 https://t.co/1CTS20dkVi https://t.co/AlKHpPuJcz

Sep 13, 2021 · 2 likes · 5,773 followers View post →