Validity and reliability of a commercially available inertial sensor for measuring barbell mechanics during weightlifting

Chavda, S., Sandau, I., Bishop, C., Xu, J., Turner, A. N. and Lake, J. P. (2024) Validity and reliability of a commercially available inertial sensor for measuring barbell mechanics during weightlifting. Applied Sciences, 14 (16). pp. 1-13. ISSN 2076-3417

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Abstract

This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of a commercially available inertial measurement unit (Enode) for measuring barbell kinematics and kinetics during a snatch. In order to assess validity and within- and between-session reliability, thirteen competitive weightlifters conducted two snatches on two separate occasions at 85% of their one-repetition maximum. The Enode sensor was attached to the barbell, with each lift recorded via the device’s native application concurrently with an 11-camera motion capture system. Passing–Bablok regression indicated fixed and proportional bias in some horizontal measures of barbell mechanics but showed no bias in all but one vertical variable. Collectively, this suggests that the Enode is a valid tool in the measurement of vertically derived, but not horizontally derived, variables from barbell kinematics. Within- and between-session reliability showed moderate to excellent ICCs, with trivial to small differences between repetitions and between sessions. However, between-session reliability showed lower levels of variability and, thus, may help coaches identify changes in technique over time (between sessions) with good accuracy. Overall the Enode offers a practical and affordable option for coaches seeking to monitor weightlifting technique in training environments.

Publication Type: Articles
Uncontrolled Keywords: velocity, barbell, biomechanics, snatch
Subjects: G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV201 Physical education and training
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV557 Sports
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV557 Sports > GV711 Coaching
Q Science > QP Physiology
Divisions: Academic Areas > Institute of Sport
Research Entities > Centre for Health and Allied Sport and Exercise Science Research (CHASER)
SWORD Depositor: Publications Router Jisc
Depositing User: Publications Router Jisc
Date Deposited: 30 Oct 2024 11:41
Last Modified: 30 Oct 2024 11:41
URI: https://eprints.chi.ac.uk/id/eprint/7713

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