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This study investigated the relationships between force\u2013velocity (F\u2013v) and power\u2013velocity (P\u2013v) profiles derived from 5 strength exercises and maximal cycling performance in both seated and standing sprint positions.\n \n Methods<\/jats:bold>\n :\n <\/jats:italic>\n Twenty-three elite track sprint cyclists (7 female, 16 male; flying 200\u00a0m: 9.5\u201311.5\u00a0s) participated in progressive loading tests involving back squat (BS), front squat, power clean (PC), leg press, and deadlift, in addition to maximal seated and standing acceleration sprints on a velodrome. F\u2013v and P\u2013v profiles were established using linear and nonlinear regression models to calculate maximal force (\n F<\/jats:italic>\n max<\/jats:sub>\n ), maximal power output (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n max<\/jats:sub>\n ), and maximal movement velocity (\n v<\/jats:italic>\n max<\/jats:sub>\n ) for each task performed.\n \n Results:<\/jats:bold>\n <\/jats:italic>\n Significant positive correlations were observed between\n F<\/jats:italic>\n max<\/jats:sub>\n and\n P<\/jats:italic>\n max<\/jats:sub>\n across all strength exercises and cycling positions (\n r<\/jats:italic>\n \u2009=\u2009.656\u2013.914,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n \u2009<\u2009.05). Partial correlations highlighted\n F<\/jats:italic>\n max<\/jats:sub>\n in the BS, front squat, and deadlift and\n P<\/jats:italic>\n max<\/jats:sub>\n in the PC and leg press as primary contributors, corresponding to intersection points of exercise- and cycling-specific F\u2013v profiles. Multiple-regression analysis identified BS\n F<\/jats:italic>\n max<\/jats:sub>\n and PC\n P<\/jats:italic>\n max<\/jats:sub>\n as the strongest predictors of cycling\n F<\/jats:italic>\n max<\/jats:sub>\n and\n P<\/jats:italic>\n max<\/jats:sub>\n (\n R<\/jats:italic>\n 2<\/jats:sup>\n \u2009=\u2009.694\u2013.964,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n \u2009\u2264\u2009.001). Conversely,\n v<\/jats:italic>\n max<\/jats:sub>\n was not significantly associated with any cycling performance variables.\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:bold>\n :\n <\/jats:italic>\n Strength exercises that replicate the kinematic patterns and F\u2013v demands of sprint cycling, particularly BS and PC, are strongly associated with cycling-specific F\u2013v and P\u2013v characteristics, emphasizing that\u00a0such exercises may enhance the transfer of strength gains to on-bike sprint performance. 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