I have recently started up a powerlifting and strongman training club at my uni (7 members in total at the moment).

 

I am looking to find some actual research conducted on events such as tyre flipping, farmers walks, truck pulling, stone lifting etc, but have been unable to find anything except a few website articles which just have the authors' opinions.  Does anyone know of any published data on these events particularly from a biomechanical or physiological perspective?

 

I have some students who may be keen to conduct some research in this area, is anyone else interested in collaborating in this endeavour?

 

Thanks

 

Justin

 

Justin Keogh
Lecturer
Division of Sport and Recreation
Institute of Sport and Recreation Research New Zealand
Auckland University of Technology
Private bag 92006
Auckland 1020
New Zealand
Room AH221I

 

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