The Effect of Lift Height on Maximal Lifting Capabilities of Men and Women,

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of lift height on the one repetition maximum box lifting strength (1 RM) of men and women. Ten men and eleven women lifted to heights of 1,2,3,4,5,and 6 ft using a 46.5 cm long x 31 cm wide x 23 cm high aluminum box with handles. All lifts were accomplished using correct lifting technique while facing forward. An ANOVA, focused on six heights and blocked for gender was used for analysis. A Newman-Kuels post-hoc analysis was used to examine the significant differences between means.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA316990

Entities

People

  • Marilyn A. Sharp
  • Michelle Murphy
  • Randall K. Bills
  • Robert P. Mello
  • Valerie J. Rice

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Aluminum
  • Ammunition
  • Ammunition Cases
  • Body Composition
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Materials
  • Military Occupational Specialties
  • Military Research
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • Packaging
  • Shoulder
  • Upper Extremity
  • Volunteers
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Gender and Food Studies