One-repetition maximum test and isokinetic leg extension and flexion: Correlations and predicted values

Author(s)

Ferraresi, Cleber ^{[1, 2]} ; Baldissera, Vilmar ^[3] ; Perez, Sergio E. A. ^[3] ; Junior, Euclides M. ^[2] ; Bagnato, Vanderlei S. ^[4] ; Parizotto, Nivaldo A. ^{[1, 2]}

Affiliation

^[1] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Dept Phys Therapy, BR-13565905 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil

^[2] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Dept Biotechnol, BR-13565905 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil

^[3] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Dept Physiol Sci, BR-13565905 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil

^[4] Univ Sao Paulo, Phys Inst Sao Carlos, Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: ISOKINETICS AND EXERCISE SCIENCE; v. 21, n. 1, p. 69-76, 2013.
• Web of Science Citations: 2

Abstract

The most typical maximum tests for measuring leg muscle performance are the one-repetition maximum leg press test (1RMleg) and the isokinetic knee extension/flexion (IKEF) test. Nevertheless, their inter-correlations have not been well documented, mainly the predicted values of these evaluations. This correlational and regression analysis study involved 30 healthy young males aged 18-24y, who have performed both tests. Pearson's product moment correlation between 1RMleg and IKEF varied from 0.20 to 0.69 and the more exact predicted test was to 1RMleg (R-2 = 0.71). The study showed correlations between 1RMleg and IKEF although these tests are different (isotonic vs. isokinetic) and provided further support for cross determination of 1RMleg and IKEF by linear and multiple linear regression analysis. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 10/07194-7 - Use of low-level laser and light-emitting diode therapy to increase muscle performance: from in vitro and experimental studies to clinical applications
• Grantee: Cleber Ferraresi
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate