Sled-Pull Load-Velocity Profiling and Implications for Sprint Training Prescription in Young Male Athletes

• Main Authors: Micheál J. Cahill (Author), Jon L. Oliver (Author), John B. Cronin (Author), Kenneth P. Clark (Author), Matt R. Cross (Author), Rhodri S. Lloyd (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2019-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The purpose of this study was to examine the usefulness of individual load−velocity profiles and the between-athlete variation using the decrement in maximal velocity (Vdec) approach to prescribe training loads in resisted sled pulling in young athletes. Seventy high school, team sport, male athlete...