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International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences Vol. 13(1), pp. 235 - 242
DOI: 10.13189/saj.2025.130125
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Comparison of One-Repetition Maximum (1RM) Strength across Sports among Male National-Level Athletes in Korea
Jongbaek Lee 1, Wooho Chun 2, Kihyuk Lee 3,*
1 Center of Sports Science in Gyeongnam, Korea
2 KOC-Jincheon National Training Center, Korea
3 Department of Sports Culture, Dongguk University, Korea
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to compare and analyze one-repetition maximum (1RM) strength values for major muscle groups across different sports disciplines in male national athletes from Korea. We analyzed the 1RM strength values of 322 athletes measured at the National Training Center from 2017 to 2019. The analyzed 1RM values included the bench press, bench pull, back squat, deadlift, and power clean. The sports disciplines were categorized into ball sports (N = 54), combat sports (N = 155), and record-based sports (N = 113) for analysis. One-way ANOVA was conducted to analyze the three groups, and post-hoc analysis was performed when significant differences were found. The results indicated significant differences among the groups in 1RM values for the bench pull (p < 0.05), power clean (p < 0.001), and deadlift (p < 0.001). Record-based sport athletes showed the highest 1RM values in the bench pull and power clean, while combat sport athletes had the highest values in the deadlift. The ratio of 1RM values by exercise type revealed a significant difference in the bench press/bench pull ratio across the three groups, with ball sport athletes showing the highest ratio. In conclusion, the 1RM values for elite national-level athletes vary by sports discipline, highlighting the need for resistance training programs tailored to the specific demands of each sport.
KEYWORDS
1RM, Maximum Strength, National Athletes, Elite Athletes, Resistance Training
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Jongbaek Lee , Wooho Chun , Kihyuk Lee , "Comparison of One-Repetition Maximum (1RM) Strength across Sports among Male National-Level Athletes in Korea," International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, Vol. 13, No. 1, pp. 235 - 242, 2025. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2025.130125.
(b). APA Format:
Jongbaek Lee , Wooho Chun , Kihyuk Lee (2025). Comparison of One-Repetition Maximum (1RM) Strength across Sports among Male National-Level Athletes in Korea. International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, 13(1), 235 - 242. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2025.130125.