Training with bands on barbell exercises vs. non-banded barbell training for power and strength. Which is Superior? (Study Summary)

Training with bands on barbell exercises vs. non-banded barbell training for power and strength. Which is Superior? (Study Summary)

Six Competitive Female weightlifters (Olympic weightlifters)

3x3 90% 1RM Clean Pull

3 Separate Testing Days

1: No tubing

2: Tubing with 10% of athlete’s 1RM

3: Tubing with 20% of athlete’s 1RM

1 way repeated measure analysis of variance (ANOVA)

Measures: Peak Power, Peak Velocity, and Peak Force

Summary: Adding 10% of athlete’s 90% 1RM in bands appears to be optimal training modality for increasing power, force and velocity throughout the clean pull.

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Video: Example of banded squats