ABSTRACT The isometric midthigh pull (IMTP) is a commonly used strength diagnostic tool that can give insight into an athlete's force-generating capacities. The resulting force-time curves generated are commonly analyzed using commercial software packages that provide a variety of metrics. Although these software packages are useful, they are often costly and operate as a “black box,” limiting the control over how these metrics are calculated. A template created in Excel can be used to analyze isometric data. However, creating a custom script to analyze isometric trials can be more time-efficient. To provide users with an alternative analysis option, this article provides a guide for selecting IMTP force-time curves and variables for analysis and how to use Python to perform these analyses. Basic procedures are provided to ensure that accurate force-time curves are selected and analyzed, followed by strategies for using Python to read files, filter data, calculate force-time curve variables, graphically present data, and write results to a report are discussed. Although the script provided can be used to analyze the IMTP force-time curve data, it can be modified to examine other metrics as needed by the user (see, Supplemental Digital Content 1, http://links.lww.com/SCJ/A412).

Jason Chadwick Smith

Tsuyoshi Nagatani

Stuart N. Guppy

Guy Gregory Haff

Strength and conditioning journal

Strength and Conditioning Journal is the professional journal for strength coaches, personal trainers, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and other health professionals working in the strength and conditioning field. The journal’s mission is to publish articles that report both the practical applications of research findings and the knowledge gained by experienced professionals.

The Strength and Conditioning Journal is the professional journal for strength coaches, personal trainers, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and other health professionals working in the field of strength and conditioning. The journal's mission is to publish articles that report the practical applications of research findings and the knowledge gained by experienced professionals.

《Strength and Conditioning Journal》是力量教练、私人教练、物理治疗师、运动训练师以及其他在力量与体能领域工作的健康专业人士的专业期刊。该期刊的使命是发表报告研究成果实际应用的文章，以及经验丰富的专业人士所获得的知识。

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Using Python to Analyze Isometric Force-Time Curves

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