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Hindi Research Article, J Athl Enhancement Vol: 3 Issue: 3
Reliability of the NFL-225 Test and 3 Repetition Maximum Test in College Football Players
| Jerry L Mayhew1,2*, Jeff A Jacques2, J Bryan Mann3,4 and William F Brechue5 | |
| 1Human Performance Laboratory, Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri, USA | |
| 2Athletic Department, Kirksville High School, Kirksville, Missouri, USA | |
| 3Athletic Performance Department, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri,USA | |
| 4Physical Therapy Department, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri,USA | |
| 5Center for Physical Development Excellence, Department of Physical Education, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, USA | |
| Corresponding author : Jerry L. Mayhew Exercise Science Program, Human Performance Laboratory, Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri 63501, USA, Tel: 660-785-4469; Fax: 660-785-7492 E-mail: jmayhew@truman.edu |
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| Received: January 12, 2014 Accepted: May 23, 2014 Published: May 28, 2014 | |
| Citation: Mayhew JL, Jacques JA, Mann JB, Brechue WF (2014) Reliability of the NFL-225 Test and 3 Repetition Maximum Test in College Football Players. J Athl Enhancement 3:3. doi:10.4172/2324-9080.1000154 |
Abstract
Reliability of the NFL-225 Test and 3 Repetition Maximum Test in College Football Players
The purpose of this study was to assess the absolute and relative reliabilities of two commonly used methods for determine strength performance in college football players. At the conclusion of a 10-week winter conditioning program, Division II football players (n=54) were randomly divided into an NFL-225 group (n=29) and a 3RM group (n=25) for specific bench press testing. The NFL- 225 group was measured on the first test day for the maximum number of repetitions they could perform using a weight of 225 lbs; the 3RM measurement was the greatest weight with which the group could perform a maximum of 3 repetitions. Following 48 hours of recovery, the respective groups were tested under identical conditions as during the first test. There was a significant increase (p=0.03) in NFL-225 repetitions from trial 1 (11.9 ± 5.5) to trial 2 (12.4 ± 5.8). The increase in 3RM from trial 1 (118.1 ± 28.9 kg) to trial 2 (119.0 ± 23.1) was not significant (P=0.08). The interclass correlation coefficient (ICC) for both the NFL-225 test (ICC=0.988) and 3RM test (ICC=0.997) indicated very high relative reliability. The smallest worthwhile difference indicates that a change of 2 repetitions or more in the NFL-225 tests and 4.7 kg or more in the 3RM test would indicate a meaningful change in performance had occurred. These results support the use of a single evaluation session for either the NFL-225 test or 3RM test to provide a reliable assessment of a football athlete’s strength performance and gauge of improvement due to training.
