The effect of mental techniques on isokinethic power output / השפעת טכניקות עירור שונות על כוח מרבי ועל הספק מרבי בביצוע תרגול איזוקינטי

The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of both cognitive and somatic 'psyching-up' techniques on muscle strength performance in non-strength trained individuals. Forty-five male physical education students (24.7 - 3.6 yr) were randomly assigned to one of three groups: positive statements (PS-cognitive), relaxation-visualization and autogenic training (RVA-somatic), and control (no treatment). Knee extensor strength was measured on an isokinetic dynamometer prior to (PRE), and following (POST) four sessions of psychological intervention. All groups showed significant (p