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Effect of Imagery on Force Output in a Deadlift
Jared Collin, Athena Dancey, Patty Wallingham
Results
Introduction
Rate of Force Development
Peak Force
➢ Imagery is a co mmon tool used by athletes in order to attempt to
improve overall performance
➢ Motor imagery is a mental p rocess in which an individual rehearses a
specific action which has been said to improve various athletic
performance
Hypothesis
There will be an increase in peak force output and an increase in RFD when a
MI script is used prior to a 1RM deadlift opposed to No MI script prior to a
1RM deadlift.
Methods
Participants: 14 total, 9 male and 6
female, mean age =21.4 years (range age
18-27), all with experience
weight training and deadlifting,
performed two deadlift tests on two
separate days.
Data Collection: All participants
completed the same warm-up on each
testing day. They then listened
to an imagery script or not, which was
followed by a maximal contraction with
the force transducer.
Mental Imagery Script
I would like you to imagine yourself performing one maximal effort deadlift. This may be easier if
you close your eyes. You should attempt to feel yourself standing on the platform and feel the
barbell in against the palm of your hands. You must now stay completely still and relaxed
continuing to imagine yourself standing over the barbell. I will now count down from five and
when I say “start” I want you to imagine yourself lifting the barbell up with as much force as
possible. During the imagery you should attempt to feel the tightness of all your muscles in your
hamstrings and lower back as they contract. Also, you should attempt to see and feel yourself
executing the movement at all time, but do not physically move. “5, 4, 3, 2, 1”. (Wilson, C., Sm ith, D.,
Burden, A., & Holmes, P. 2010. P. 420),
Conclusion
➢ Fail to reject the null hypotheses
➢ A single factor ANOVA revealed no significant difference (P < 0.05) in PF between groups
(p = 0.97, SD = + 4.54)
➢ A single factor ANOVA revealed no significant difference (P < 0.05) in RFD between
groups ( p = 0.55, SD = + 4.20
➢ There was a 7. 17% increase in the participants PF 1-RM deadlift
➢ There was a 20.05% increase in the participants RFD 1-RM deadlift
Discussion
➢
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The results confirm prior research which suggests a subliminal activiation of the motor system
Results showed a small increase in PF and RFD after participants listened to the imagery script.
One-time script was not enough to provide a stastically significant difference
Imagery script was still able to increase RFD and could potentially be used to increase overall
performance
➢ Our results did not provide statistical
significant difference although did
show increases for both PF and RDF
➢ Future research should consider focusing
on a more specific population
➢ Future research should also consider
adjusting the length and style; as well as
using imagery training throughout
Reference:
Wilson, C., Smith, D., Burden, A., & Holmes, P. (2010).
Participant-generated imagery scripts produce greater
EMG activity and imagery ability.European Journal of
Sport Science, 10(6), 417–425. Retrieved from https://0search.ebscohost.com.orca.douglascollege.ca/login.aspx?
direct=true&db=s3h&AN=55053270&site=ehostlive&scope=site
Jared Collin, Athena Dancey, Patty Wallingham
Results
Introduction
Rate of Force Development
Peak Force
➢ Imagery is a co mmon tool used by athletes in order to attempt to
improve overall performance
➢ Motor imagery is a mental p rocess in which an individual rehearses a
specific action which has been said to improve various athletic
performance
Hypothesis
There will be an increase in peak force output and an increase in RFD when a
MI script is used prior to a 1RM deadlift opposed to No MI script prior to a
1RM deadlift.
Methods
Participants: 14 total, 9 male and 6
female, mean age =21.4 years (range age
18-27), all with experience
weight training and deadlifting,
performed two deadlift tests on two
separate days.
Data Collection: All participants
completed the same warm-up on each
testing day. They then listened
to an imagery script or not, which was
followed by a maximal contraction with
the force transducer.
Mental Imagery Script
I would like you to imagine yourself performing one maximal effort deadlift. This may be easier if
you close your eyes. You should attempt to feel yourself standing on the platform and feel the
barbell in against the palm of your hands. You must now stay completely still and relaxed
continuing to imagine yourself standing over the barbell. I will now count down from five and
when I say “start” I want you to imagine yourself lifting the barbell up with as much force as
possible. During the imagery you should attempt to feel the tightness of all your muscles in your
hamstrings and lower back as they contract. Also, you should attempt to see and feel yourself
executing the movement at all time, but do not physically move. “5, 4, 3, 2, 1”. (Wilson, C., Sm ith, D.,
Burden, A., & Holmes, P. 2010. P. 420),
Conclusion
➢ Fail to reject the null hypotheses
➢ A single factor ANOVA revealed no significant difference (P < 0.05) in PF between groups
(p = 0.97, SD = + 4.54)
➢ A single factor ANOVA revealed no significant difference (P < 0.05) in RFD between
groups ( p = 0.55, SD = + 4.20
➢ There was a 7. 17% increase in the participants PF 1-RM deadlift
➢ There was a 20.05% increase in the participants RFD 1-RM deadlift
Discussion
➢
➢
➢
➢
The results confirm prior research which suggests a subliminal activiation of the motor system
Results showed a small increase in PF and RFD after participants listened to the imagery script.
One-time script was not enough to provide a stastically significant difference
Imagery script was still able to increase RFD and could potentially be used to increase overall
performance
➢ Our results did not provide statistical
significant difference although did
show increases for both PF and RDF
➢ Future research should consider focusing
on a more specific population
➢ Future research should also consider
adjusting the length and style; as well as
using imagery training throughout
Reference:
Wilson, C., Smith, D., Burden, A., & Holmes, P. (2010).
Participant-generated imagery scripts produce greater
EMG activity and imagery ability.European Journal of
Sport Science, 10(6), 417–425. Retrieved from https://0search.ebscohost.com.orca.douglascollege.ca/login.aspx?
direct=true&db=s3h&AN=55053270&site=ehostlive&scope=site
Edited Text
Effect of Imagery on Force Output in a Deadlift
Jared Collin, Athena Dancey, Patty Wallingham
Results
Introduction
Rate of Force Development
Peak Force
➢ Imagery is a co mmon tool used by athletes in order to attempt to
improve overall performance
➢ Motor imagery is a mental p rocess in which an individual rehearses a
specific action which has been said to improve various athletic
performance
Hypothesis
There will be an increase in peak force output and an increase in RFD when a
MI script is used prior to a 1RM deadlift opposed to No MI script prior to a
1RM deadlift.
Methods
Participants: 14 total, 9 male and 6
female, mean age =21.4 years (range age
18-27), all with experience
weight training and deadlifting,
performed two deadlift tests on two
separate days.
Data Collection: All participants
completed the same warm-up on each
testing day. They then listened
to an imagery script or not, which was
followed by a maximal contraction with
the force transducer.
Mental Imagery Script
I would like you to imagine yourself performing one maximal effort deadlift. This may be easier if
you close your eyes. You should attempt to feel yourself standing on the platform and feel the
barbell in against the palm of your hands. You must now stay completely still and relaxed
continuing to imagine yourself standing over the barbell. I will now count down from five and
when I say “start” I want you to imagine yourself lifting the barbell up with as much force as
possible. During the imagery you should attempt to feel the tightness of all your muscles in your
hamstrings and lower back as they contract. Also, you should attempt to see and feel yourself
executing the movement at all time, but do not physically move. “5, 4, 3, 2, 1”. (Wilson, C., Sm ith, D.,
Burden, A., & Holmes, P. 2010. P. 420),
Conclusion
➢ Fail to reject the null hypotheses
➢ A single factor ANOVA revealed no significant difference (P < 0.05) in PF between groups
(p = 0.97, SD = + 4.54)
➢ A single factor ANOVA revealed no significant difference (P < 0.05) in RFD between
groups ( p = 0.55, SD = + 4.20
➢ There was a 7. 17% increase in the participants PF 1-RM deadlift
➢ There was a 20.05% increase in the participants RFD 1-RM deadlift
Discussion
➢
➢
➢
➢
The results confirm prior research which suggests a subliminal activiation of the motor system
Results showed a small increase in PF and RFD after participants listened to the imagery script.
One-time script was not enough to provide a stastically significant difference
Imagery script was still able to increase RFD and could potentially be used to increase overall
performance
➢ Our results did not provide statistical
significant difference although did
show increases for both PF and RDF
➢ Future research should consider focusing
on a more specific population
➢ Future research should also consider
adjusting the length and style; as well as
using imagery training throughout
Reference:
Wilson, C., Smith, D., Burden, A., & Holmes, P. (2010).
Participant-generated imagery scripts produce greater
EMG activity and imagery ability.European Journal of
Sport Science, 10(6), 417–425. Retrieved from https://0search.ebscohost.com.orca.douglascollege.ca/login.aspx?
direct=true&db=s3h&AN=55053270&site=ehostlive&scope=site
Jared Collin, Athena Dancey, Patty Wallingham
Results
Introduction
Rate of Force Development
Peak Force
➢ Imagery is a co mmon tool used by athletes in order to attempt to
improve overall performance
➢ Motor imagery is a mental p rocess in which an individual rehearses a
specific action which has been said to improve various athletic
performance
Hypothesis
There will be an increase in peak force output and an increase in RFD when a
MI script is used prior to a 1RM deadlift opposed to No MI script prior to a
1RM deadlift.
Methods
Participants: 14 total, 9 male and 6
female, mean age =21.4 years (range age
18-27), all with experience
weight training and deadlifting,
performed two deadlift tests on two
separate days.
Data Collection: All participants
completed the same warm-up on each
testing day. They then listened
to an imagery script or not, which was
followed by a maximal contraction with
the force transducer.
Mental Imagery Script
I would like you to imagine yourself performing one maximal effort deadlift. This may be easier if
you close your eyes. You should attempt to feel yourself standing on the platform and feel the
barbell in against the palm of your hands. You must now stay completely still and relaxed
continuing to imagine yourself standing over the barbell. I will now count down from five and
when I say “start” I want you to imagine yourself lifting the barbell up with as much force as
possible. During the imagery you should attempt to feel the tightness of all your muscles in your
hamstrings and lower back as they contract. Also, you should attempt to see and feel yourself
executing the movement at all time, but do not physically move. “5, 4, 3, 2, 1”. (Wilson, C., Sm ith, D.,
Burden, A., & Holmes, P. 2010. P. 420),
Conclusion
➢ Fail to reject the null hypotheses
➢ A single factor ANOVA revealed no significant difference (P < 0.05) in PF between groups
(p = 0.97, SD = + 4.54)
➢ A single factor ANOVA revealed no significant difference (P < 0.05) in RFD between
groups ( p = 0.55, SD = + 4.20
➢ There was a 7. 17% increase in the participants PF 1-RM deadlift
➢ There was a 20.05% increase in the participants RFD 1-RM deadlift
Discussion
➢
➢
➢
➢
The results confirm prior research which suggests a subliminal activiation of the motor system
Results showed a small increase in PF and RFD after participants listened to the imagery script.
One-time script was not enough to provide a stastically significant difference
Imagery script was still able to increase RFD and could potentially be used to increase overall
performance
➢ Our results did not provide statistical
significant difference although did
show increases for both PF and RDF
➢ Future research should consider focusing
on a more specific population
➢ Future research should also consider
adjusting the length and style; as well as
using imagery training throughout
Reference:
Wilson, C., Smith, D., Burden, A., & Holmes, P. (2010).
Participant-generated imagery scripts produce greater
EMG activity and imagery ability.European Journal of
Sport Science, 10(6), 417–425. Retrieved from https://0search.ebscohost.com.orca.douglascollege.ca/login.aspx?
direct=true&db=s3h&AN=55053270&site=ehostlive&scope=site