Force–velocity profiles in CrossFit athletes: A cross-sectional study considering sex, age, and training frequency

Authors

Juan Antonio PÁRRAGA-MONTILLA, Department of Didactic of Corporal Expression, Faculty of Education Sciences,University of JaénFollow
José Carlos CABRERA LINARES, Department of Didactic of Corporal Expression, Faculty of Education Sciences University of Jaén, JaénFollow
Pedro JIMÉNEZ REYES, Centre for Sport Studies, King Juan Carlos University, MadridFollow
Manuel MOYANO LÓPEZ, Department of Didactic of Corporal Expression, Faculty of Education Sciences, University of Jaén, JaénFollow
Victor SERRANO HUETE, Department of Physical Education Didactic and Health, International University of La Rioja, LogroñoFollow
José Alfonso MORCILLO LOSA, Department of Didactic of Corporal Expression, Faculty of Education Sciences, University of Jaén, JaénFollow
Pedro Ángel LATORRE ROMÁN, Department of Didactic of Corporal Expression, Faculty of Education Sciences, University of Jaén, JaénFollow

Abstract

Introduction: The force–velocity profile has been analysed previously in different sports modalities; nevertheless, it has not been analysed in CrossFit. Objective: The aim of this study was to report neuromuscular characteristics of CrossFit athletes using their individual force-velocity profile, investigating differences according to sex, age, and training frequency. Materials and Methods: 72 males (33.17 ± 6.86 years; BMI: 25.93 ± 3.64 kg/m²) and 18 females (30.11 ± 6.92 years; BMI: 23.53 ± 3.98 kg/m²) participated in this study. The force-velocity profile was calculated using Samozino’s method. Furthermore, neuromuscular characterization was completed with a squat jump and three drop jumps (20, 30, and 40 cm). Results: Regarding sex, significant differences in all analysed mechanical variables (p < 0.001) were found except for the theoretical maximal force (p = 0.944). No significant differences were found between age groups. Considering training frequency, athletes who train more than 5 days per week showed higher performance in all analysed mechanical variables (p < 0.05). Conclusion: CrossFit athletes have a force-velocity profile more oriented towards velocity than force. Males and females have different neuromuscular characteristics, also neuromuscular improvements can be achieved at any age. Moreover, higher neuromuscular performance is developed with a training frequency of 5 days or more per week.

Recommended Citation

Parraga-Montilla JA, Cabrera Linares JC, Jimenez Reyes P, Moyano Lopez M, Serrano Huete V, Morcillo Losa JA, Latorre Roman PA. Force–velocity profiles in CrossFit athletes: A cross-sectional study considering sex, age, and training frequency. Balt J Health Phys Act. 2023;15(1):Article5. https://doi.org/10.29359/BJHPA.15.1.05

Author ORCID Identifier

Juan A. PÁRRAGA-MONTILLA ORCID 0000-0002-0250-0717

José C. CABRERA LINARES ORCID 0000-0003-4595-6375

Pedro JIMÉNEZ REYES ORCID 0000-0002-8156-243X

Victor SERRANO HUETE ORCID 0000-0003-3383-7061

José A. MORCILLO LOSA ORCID 0000-0002-0288-4394

Pedro A. LATORRE ROMÁN ORCID 0000-0002-0517-3627

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