Neuromuscular factors predicting lower limb explosive strength in male college sprinters
PurposeThis study aimed to explore the effects of neural and muscular factors on lower limb explosive strength in male college sprinters, and build models based on those factors to identify the key neuromuscular factors that predict the rate of force development (RFD) and 30 m sprint time.Method15 m...
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| description | PurposeThis study aimed to explore the effects of neural and muscular factors on lower limb explosive strength in male college sprinters, and build models based on those factors to identify the key neuromuscular factors that predict the rate of force development (RFD) and 30 m sprint time.Method15 male college sprinters were recruited in this study, with 100 m personal best times under 10.93 s. The neuromuscular data were collected by H-reflex and V-wave, isokinetic muscle strength, vertical jumps, and 30 m sprint tests. Pearson correlation and multiple stepwise regression were used for data analysis. The level of statistical significance was set at p ≤ 0.05 for all analyses.Results30 m sprint time had a significant moderate positive correlation with Achilles tendon stiffness (r = 0.50, p = 0.05, 95%CI: 0.01–0.81) and a significant moderate negative correlation with the H-index (r = −0.54, p = 0.04, 95%CI: 0.82 to −0.03), V wave (V/MmaxA, r = −0.59, p = 0.02, 95%CI: 0.85 to −0.11) and the eccentric strength of Hamstring (HECC, r = −0.53, p = 0.04, 95%CI: 0.82 to −0.03). The rate of force development (RFD) had a significant positive correlation with H reflex (Hmax/Mmax, r = 0.57, p = 0.03.95%CI:0.08–0.84), and the eccentric strength of Quadriceps (QECC, r = 0.53, p = 0.04, 95%CI: 0.02–0.82). V/MmaxA and HECC were identified as predictors of 30 m sprint time, and the R2 explained 57.5% of the variance. Vertical stiffness and QECC explained 82.7% of the variation in the RFD.ConclusionThis study found that V/MmaxA and HECC were predictive factors of 30 m sprint time, vertical stiffness and QECC were the predictive factors of RFD. Neural factors such as the α-motoneurons excitability of the spinal and supraspinal centers, have a greater influence on lower limb explosive strength in male college sprinters. Therefore, training related to the neural function of sprinters should be emphasized. In addition, H reflex and V wave can be used widely to assess and monitor the neural function of sprinters in future research. The impact of neural drive on muscles in different levels and sexes of sprinters, and the neuromuscular modulation during muscle contractions can be further explored. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-6b3be434174e441591aa5b0dd5aaa2712025-01-07T06:41:00ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Physiology1664-042X2025-01-011510.3389/fphys.2024.14988111498811Neuromuscular factors predicting lower limb explosive strength in male college sprintersYanJin Li0QiaoFeng Guo1Jia Shao2YanMing Gan3YaJing Zhao4Yue Zhou5Yue Zhou6Sports Science School, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, ChinaSports Science School, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, ChinaBeijing Research Institute of Sports Science, Beijing Municipal Bureau of Sports, Beijing, ChinaSports Science School, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, ChinaChina Athletics College, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, ChinaSports Science School, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, ChinaThe “Belt and Road” Joint Laboratory of Winter Sports, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, ChinaPurposeThis study aimed to explore the effects of neural and muscular factors on lower limb explosive strength in male college sprinters, and build models based on those factors to identify the key neuromuscular factors that predict the rate of force development (RFD) and 30 m sprint time.Method15 male college sprinters were recruited in this study, with 100 m personal best times under 10.93 s. The neuromuscular data were collected by H-reflex and V-wave, isokinetic muscle strength, vertical jumps, and 30 m sprint tests. Pearson correlation and multiple stepwise regression were used for data analysis. The level of statistical significance was set at p ≤ 0.05 for all analyses.Results30 m sprint time had a significant moderate positive correlation with Achilles tendon stiffness (r = 0.50, p = 0.05, 95%CI: 0.01–0.81) and a significant moderate negative correlation with the H-index (r = −0.54, p = 0.04, 95%CI: 0.82 to −0.03), V wave (V/MmaxA, r = −0.59, p = 0.02, 95%CI: 0.85 to −0.11) and the eccentric strength of Hamstring (HECC, r = −0.53, p = 0.04, 95%CI: 0.82 to −0.03). The rate of force development (RFD) had a significant positive correlation with H reflex (Hmax/Mmax, r = 0.57, p = 0.03.95%CI:0.08–0.84), and the eccentric strength of Quadriceps (QECC, r = 0.53, p = 0.04, 95%CI: 0.02–0.82). V/MmaxA and HECC were identified as predictors of 30 m sprint time, and the R2 explained 57.5% of the variance. Vertical stiffness and QECC explained 82.7% of the variation in the RFD.ConclusionThis study found that V/MmaxA and HECC were predictive factors of 30 m sprint time, vertical stiffness and QECC were the predictive factors of RFD. Neural factors such as the α-motoneurons excitability of the spinal and supraspinal centers, have a greater influence on lower limb explosive strength in male college sprinters. Therefore, training related to the neural function of sprinters should be emphasized. In addition, H reflex and V wave can be used widely to assess and monitor the neural function of sprinters in future research. The impact of neural drive on muscles in different levels and sexes of sprinters, and the neuromuscular modulation during muscle contractions can be further explored.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2024.1498811/fullH-reflexV-wavesprinterneuromuscularstiffness |
| spellingShingle | YanJin Li QiaoFeng Guo Jia Shao YanMing Gan YaJing Zhao Yue Zhou Yue Zhou Neuromuscular factors predicting lower limb explosive strength in male college sprinters Frontiers in Physiology H-reflex V-wave sprinter neuromuscular stiffness |
| title | Neuromuscular factors predicting lower limb explosive strength in male college sprinters |
| title_full | Neuromuscular factors predicting lower limb explosive strength in male college sprinters |
| title_fullStr | Neuromuscular factors predicting lower limb explosive strength in male college sprinters |
| title_full_unstemmed | Neuromuscular factors predicting lower limb explosive strength in male college sprinters |
| title_short | Neuromuscular factors predicting lower limb explosive strength in male college sprinters |
| title_sort | neuromuscular factors predicting lower limb explosive strength in male college sprinters |
| topic | H-reflex V-wave sprinter neuromuscular stiffness |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2024.1498811/full |
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