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## ABSTRACT ## Introduction/Purpose Heavy lifting may produce strain on the pelvic floor muscles (PFM) due to high increases in intraabdominal pressure, but knowledge of the impact of weightlifting on the PFM is lacking. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate acute effects of heavy weightlifting on the PFM in strength-trained women and whether general strength in whole-body exercises correlated to PFM strength. ## Methods Forty-seven nulliparous women between 18-35 years who regularly performed weightlifting and were able to lift their own body weight x 1.2 in back squat and 1.5 in deadlift were included in this experimental crossover study. They participated in baseline evaluations (questionnaire/measurements of background characteristics and pelvic floor disorders, 1 repetition maximum (1RM) tests in back squat and deadlift) and one test day where they were randomized to start with 60 minutes of weightlifting (4 sets of 4 repetitions at 75-85% of 1RM in back squat and deadlift) or seated rest of 60 minutes. Vaginal pressure measurements of PFM resting pressure, strength, and endurance and sEMG-measurements of PFM resting activity were performed before/after weightlifting and

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Author

Kristina Lindquist Skaug; Marie Ellström Engh; Kari Bø

Publisher

Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)

Published

2023

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)