Relationship between speed-strength performance and neuromuscular reactions

Aim. This paper aims to identify optimal athletic performance with respect to neuromuscular reactions. Materials and methods. The latent reaction time of muscular reactions was measured in athletes in the precompetitive period to identify its relationship with athletic performance. The simple eye-hand reaction test provides data on the relationship between the rate of muscular tension and relaxation in precompetitive training and competitive performance. Results. The time of neuromuscular reactions and body responses during competitive activities directly depends on optimal athletic fitness at the time of the experiment. The parameters of muscular activity have optimal characteristics in athletes with higher athletic skills. The relationship between the latent time of tension and relaxation is getting shorter with performance enhancement. Conclusion. The proposed method can be indicative of training load and be used to adjust the training program.