Nearly 15 years ago, on this forum, I opened a discussion on the link between gravity drive pronation (and the resulting postural distortions) and the diminution in performance. Specifically I described several personal anecdotal (but still significant) studies I conducted at Gold's Gym in Florida.
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Several aspiring weight (power) lifters were chosen for this study. Their maximum lift weight was determined, with and without proprioceptive insoles (used to improve their linear mechanics). The results were astonishing, an increase in performance (nearly 10% increase in weight lift).
The responses by my esteemed colleagues were surprising. No interest was demonstrated. Instead, they simply doubted such an increase in performance could occur by simply using the appropriate insoles. If I remember correctly, several made very boorish and churlish remarks.
Fast foward 15 years or so.
November 2021 A research team at the University of Lisbon published their results, evaluating the impact mouth guards have on performance. They reported that "Controlled mouthguards enhance peak force and peak acceleration in the ballistic bench press exercise without negatively affecting any other measure assessed in this study. We speculate that this is possibly due to an increased stability of temporomandibular joint" (paper attached)
As I stated 15 years ago, improved body mechanics dramatically improves performance! (whether it is done through the teeth or the feet)
Amândio Dias, Luís Redinha, Francisco Tavares, Luís Silva, Frederico Malaquias. 2021 The effect of a controlled mandible position mouthguard on upper body strength and power in trained rugby athletes –A randomized within subject study
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