Abstract
This study is focused on finding the optimum load weight needed for the maximum mechanical power output during pressure exercise on a bench (bench press). The main objective is to identify the maximum load weight (% 1RM), with which the sample reaches the maximum mechanical power output (P% mm) during bench press exercise (BP).
Results are recorded separately during the measurement and can help to determine the optimal load during strength training. A group of 15 highly trained athletes took part in the research, examined using experimental methods and measured with 3D kinematic and dynamic motion analysis.
The group performed strength test with mechanical power output being measured at 0, 10, 30, 50, 70, 90 and 100% of one - recurrent maximum (1RM).Determined data was edited in Qualisys Track Manager and Visual Basic 3D / RT (C-Motion, Rockville, MD, USA) software. Maximal mechanical power output during the bench press exercise was achieved in the set of test subjects with a relative percentage of the load weight equal to 52% of 1RM.