![]() ![]() The most commonly used physical performance tests in fitness testing are the evaluation of maximal aerobic capacity and muscular fitness of which the latter can be divided to muscular endurance and maximal strength ( 41). These findings suggest that push-up test is not only indicative of body fat content and maximal aerobic capacity but also maximal strength of upper body, whereas repeated squat test is mainly indicative of body fat content and maximal aerobic capacity, but not maximal strength of lower extremities.įitness testing is important for monitoring chronic training adaptations and evaluating the level of physical performance at both a population level and in more distinct groups, such as athletes. A contributive role of maximal strength to muscular endurance tests could be indentified for the upper, but not the lower extremities. In conclusion, muscular endurance test scores were related to maximal aerobic capacity and body fat content, while fat free mass was associated with maximal strength test scores and thus is a major determinant for maximal strength. However, moderate correlation between repeated squats and VO 2max was found ( r = 0.55, p < 0.001) In addition, BM and body fat correlated negatively with muscular endurance ( r = −0.25 – −0.47, p < 0.001), while FFM and maximal isometric strength correlated positively ( r = 0.36–0.44, p < 0.001). ![]() Maximal bench press was positively correlated with push-ups ( r = 0.61, p < 0.001), grip strength ( r = 0.34, p < 0.001) and sit-ups ( r = 0.37, p < 0.001) while maximal leg extension force revealed only a weak positive correlation with repeated squats ( r = 0.23, p < 0.001). Moreover, waist circumference (WC) and height were measured and body mass index (BMI) calculated. Body composition was determined with bioelectrical impedance. An indirect graded cycle ergometer test was used to estimate maximal aerobic capacity (VO 2max). Muscular endurance tests consisted of push-ups, sit-ups and repeated squats. Maximal strength was measured using isometric bench press, leg extension and grip strength. 846 young men (25.5 ± 5.0 yrs) participated in the study. J Strength Cond Res 26(8): 2078–2086, 2012-The purpose of the present study was to assess the relationships between maximal strength and muscular endurance test scores additionally to previously widely studied measures of body composition and maximal aerobic capacity. Associations of maximal strength and muscular endurance test scores with cardiorespiratory fitness and body composition. Vaara, JP, Kyröläinen, H, Niemi, J, Ohrankämmen, O, Häkkinen, A, Kocay, S, and Häkkinen, K. ![]()
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