Document Type
Paper
Abstract
Previous research suggests that music with a tempo exceeding resting heart rate may stimulate the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), releasing catecholamines (epinephrine and norepinephrine). These hormones have physiological effects such as increased heart rate and muscle strength in cardiovascular exercise. This study aims to see if the effect of music in cardiovascular exercise is also present in strength training. This will be done by examining whether pre- and intra-exercise music listening at different tempos affects power output during bench press repetitions in young adult males. It is hypothesized that music at a higher tempo will stimulate the SNS and result in the same effects as in cardiovascular exercise. Research has proven that music stimulates the SNS in cardiovascular exercise, which releases catecholamines that increase heart rate and muscle strength, the results were not replicated in this study. An increase in tempo of music has no significance in power when performing bench press.
Department(s)
Applied Health Sciences
Date Accepted/Awarded
Spring 5-2024
First Advisor/Reader
Leah Jackson
Recommended Citation
Linderbaum, Samuel and Pantila, Reese, "The Influence of Music Tempo on Bench Press Power Production in College-Aged Males" (2024). Human Kinetics & Applied Health Sciences Student Works. 17.
https://spark.bethel.edu/human-kinetics-students/17
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