Rich D Johnston1, Tim J Gabbett2, David G Jenkins3, Billy T Hulin4. 1. School of Exercise Science, Australian Catholic University, Australia. Electronic address: richard.johnston@acu.edu.au. 2. School of Exercise Science, Australian Catholic University, Australia; School of Human Movement Studies, University of Queensland, Australia. 3. School of Human Movement Studies, University of Queensland, Australia. 4. School of Exercise Science, Australian Catholic University, Australia.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: This study examined the influence of physical qualities on markers of fatigue and muscle damage following rugby league match-play. DESIGN: Between subjects design. METHODS: Twenty-one male youth rugby league players (age 19.2 ± 0.7 years; height 180.7 ± 5.6 cm; body mass 89.9 ± 10.0 kg) participated in the study. Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test (level 1), 3 repetition maximum back squat and bench press were assessed prior to 2 competitive fixtures. Neuromuscular fatigue (countermovement jump [CMJ] and plyometric push-up [PP]), and blood creatine kinase (CK) were assessed before and after match-play. During match-play, movements were recorded using microtechnology. Players were divided into high- and low-groups based on physical qualities. RESULTS: High Yo-Yo and squat performance resulted in greater loads during match-play (p<0.05). There were larger reductions in CMJ power in the low Yo-Yo group at both 24 (ES=-1.83), and 48 h post-match (ES=-1.33). Despite greater internal and external match loads, changes in CMJ power were similar between squat groups. There were larger increases in blood CK in the low Yo-Yo group at 24 (73% vs. 176%; ES=1.50) and 48 h post-match (28% vs. 80%; ES=1.22). Despite greater contact loads, the high squat group exhibited smaller changes in blood CK post-match (ES=0.25-0.39). CONCLUSIONS: Post-match fatigue is lower in players with well-developed high-intensity running ability, and lower body strength, despite these players having greater internal and external match loads.
OBJECTIVES: This study examined the influence of physical qualities on markers of fatigue and muscle damage following rugby league match-play. DESIGN: Between subjects design. METHODS: Twenty-one male youth rugby league players (age 19.2 ± 0.7 years; height 180.7 ± 5.6 cm; body mass 89.9 ± 10.0 kg) participated in the study. Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test (level 1), 3 repetition maximum back squat and bench press were assessed prior to 2 competitive fixtures. Neuromuscular fatigue (countermovement jump [CMJ] and plyometric push-up [PP]), and blood creatine kinase (CK) were assessed before and after match-play. During match-play, movements were recorded using microtechnology. Players were divided into high- and low-groups based on physical qualities. RESULTS: High Yo-Yo and squat performance resulted in greater loads during match-play (p<0.05). There were larger reductions in CMJ power in the low Yo-Yo group at both 24 (ES=-1.83), and 48 h post-match (ES=-1.33). Despite greater internal and external match loads, changes in CMJ power were similar between squat groups. There were larger increases in blood CK in the low Yo-Yo group at 24 (73% vs. 176%; ES=1.50) and 48 h post-match (28% vs. 80%; ES=1.22). Despite greater contact loads, the high squat group exhibited smaller changes in blood CK post-match (ES=0.25-0.39). CONCLUSIONS: Post-match fatigue is lower in players with well-developed high-intensity running ability, and lower body strength, despite these players having greater internal and external match loads.
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