The study will examine muscular strength and flexibility in the hip extensors in healthy, physical active adults Not Applicable
Conditions
Interventions
A randomized controlled trial will be conducted to answer the research question. After the pre-tests the participants will be randomly assigned to either a resistance training, a static stretching- or
Sponsors
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1 Healthy, physically active adult 2. Aged 18 - 50 years 3. No previous experience with the deadlift exercise
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Sickness or injury preventing them from performing training or testing. 2. Under the age of 18 years or over the age of 50 years 3. Not physically active 4. Familiar with the deadlift exercise
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Maximal strength measured as newton in an isometric straight legged deadlift. Strength will be measured at both 90% and 50% of maximal range of motion, measured pre (the week before) and post (the week after) the intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Flexibility measured as centimetres stretched in the Sit and Reach test, measured pre (the week before) and post (the week after) the intervention | — |
Countries
Norway
Contacts
Public ContactVidar Andersen
Outcome results
None listed