CHPS RESEARCH STUDIES

The Effects of Harness Selection on Isometric Force Production

The purpose of this study is to examine the reliability and validity of the Desmotec isoinertial training device for measuring isometric (no muscle movement) squat force using two different harnesses and to examine each harness’s subjective comfortability.

We expect that you will be in this research study for approximately 4 hours over 1-2 weeks, or as long as it takes to complete five visits. Your time in the study will depend on how many days you take between visits.

Inclusion Qualifications:

are a healthy male or female between the ages of 18-40 years old,
are currently participating in at least 150 minutes of combined physical activity per week,
are currently not pregnant,
are currently premenopausal,
are currently not taking any prescription or over-the-counter medications, and
are not currently using any ergogenic aids (performance enhancers) that the investigators think could potentially confound the results of the study; or are willing keep consumption of ergogenic aids consistent throughout the study duration,
are free from previous or current lower-body injuries that the investigators think may limit your ability to do the assessments
are also willing to refrain from taking over 300mg of caffeine daily and
are willing to keep your consumption of caffeine consistent throughout the study duration, and
will refrain from any lower-body resistance training for the duration of your participation in the study
Additionally, you have no chronic illnesses requiring ongoing medical attention.