Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports (Volume 12 NR. 4 August, 2002)

Reliability of Isokinetic Supine Bench Press in Healthy Women using the Ariel Computerized Exercise System

W.J.A. Grooten, V. Puttemans, R.J.M. Larsson

Karolinska Institute, Department of Physical Therapy

Conclusions:

This reliability study of healthy women performing a functional closed-chain movement of the upper limbs, supine bench press using a ACES `multifunction exerciser', showed that it is possible to receive excellent to good reliability on five different performance parameters at two velocities, with better reliability at the lower velocity.

In contrast to other isokinetic devices, which often measure open-chain movements of one limb, the ACES, in combination with movement registration (e.g., APAS video system) makes it possible to study kinematics and kinetics of inter-limb coordination in closed-chain situations. Closed-chain training has shown to be an effective and functional way of training, and the need for new training and measurement methods was raised by Kibler (1998). This study showed that the ACES could be used in monitoring functional upper extremity muscular performance in the field of sports medicine and rehabilitation in slow and fast movements.

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