Validity and Reliability of a Commercially Available Inertial Sensor for Measuring Barbell Mechanics during Weightlifting

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 t...

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Published in:Applied sciences 2024-08, Vol.14 (16), p.7397
Main Authors: Chavda, Shyam, Sandau, Ingo, Bishop, Chris, Xu, Jiaqing, Turner, Anthony N, Lake, Jason P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
barbell
biomechanics
Investigations
Kinematics
Knee
Measurement
Mechanics
Motion capture
Sensors
snatch
Validity
Velocity
Warm up (exercise)
Weightlifting
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Summary: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.
ISSN:2076-3417
2076-3417
DOI:10.3390/app14167397