Testing protocol for monitoring upper-body strength using medicine balls

Palao JM, Valades D. Testing protocol for monitoring upper-body strength using medicine balls. J. Hum. Sport Exerc. Vol.8, No. 2, pp. 334-341, 2013. The purpose of this paper is to present a specific testing protocol for monitoring upper-body strength using medicine ball throws. The protocol is composed of three tests: throw without countermovement, throw with countermovement, and throw with countermovement of a medicine ball drop. These tests are done from a lying position and involve throwing overhead with both arms. This paper provides the characteristics of the tests (warm-up, organization, execution, rest, etc.) as well as possible applications of the protocol. Key words: MONITORING, TESTS, POWER, THROW, MEDICINE BALL.

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