Influence of Maximal Strength on Bench Press and Trunk Rotation in Adapted Shot-put: A Pilot Investigation

PURPOSE: Shot-put is a complex ballistic movement that involves segments’ translational and rotational motions. Its goal to release the shot at maximum forward velocity (strength) an angle of approximately 40º (rotation). Considering adapted shot-put, those two components could be more limited in action. Therefore, present study aimed examine correlations among one-repetition (1RM) test bench press (BP1RM) trunk rotation (TR1RM) throwing distance shotput body composition (Fat mass Fat-free [FFM]), shot-put (TD) 1RM results.METHODS: Eighteen non-professional athletes were evaluated, their anthropometric data obtained (bio-impedance measurements). Afterward, participants performed BP1RM TR1RM exercises. Finally, they similar conditions as official competitions, where three trials ASP performed, best these assessed.RESULTS: The results showed significant relationship between for both exercises (BP1RM (<i>p</i>=.040) (<i>p</i>=.002)) with amount FFM (<i>p</i>=.045). Concerning relationships, positive (<i>p</i>=.034) (<i>p</i>=.003)). Fat Mass demonstrated inverse correlation only (<i>p</i>=.035).CONCLUSIONS: suggest physical preparation, including exercises, are fundamental improving performance. This preliminary indicators which variables may influence might help coaches improve Nevertheless, should carefully considered since evaluated was very complex, especially when by unfamiliar them, because same analysis included sexes.