Improved Strength and Recovery After Velocity-Based Training: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Steffen Held, Anne Hecksteden, Tim Meyer, Lars Donath

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Abstract

Purpose: The present intervention study examined the effects of intensity-matched velocity-based strength training with a 10% velocity loss (VL10) versus traditional 1-repetition maximum (1RM) based resistance training to failure (TRF) on 1RM and maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) in a concurrent training setting. Methods: Using the minimization method, 21 highly trained rowers (4 females and 17 males; 19.6 [2.1] y, 1.83 [0.07] m, 74.6 [8.8] kg, VO2max∶ 64.9 [8.5] mL · kg-1 · min-1) were either assigned to VL10 or TRF. In addition to rowing endurance training (about 75 min·d-1), both groups performed strength training (5 exercises, 80% 1RM, 4 sets, 2-3 min interset recovery, 2 times/week) over 8 weeks. Squat, deadlift, bench row, and bench press 1RM and VO2max rowing-ergometer ramp tests were completed. Overall recovery and overall stress were monitored every evening using the Short Recovery and Stress Scale. Results: Large and significant group × time interactions (P .23, standard mean differences [SMD] > 0.65) in favor of VL10 (averaged +18.0% [11.3%]) were observed for squat, bench row, and bench press 1RM compared with TRF (averaged +8.0% [2.9%]). VO2max revealed no interaction effects (P =.55, η2p =.01, standard mean difference .27). Significant group × time interactions (P =.001, η2p >.54, SMD > |0.525|) in favor of VL10 were also observed for overall recovery and overall stress 24 and 48 hours after strength training. Conclusions: VL10 serves as a promising means to improve strength capacity at lower repetitions and stress levels in highly trained athletes. Future research should investigate the interference effects of VL10 in strength endurance sports and its effects when increasing weekly VL10 sessions within one macrocycle.
OriginalspracheEnglisch
ZeitschriftInternational journal of sports physiology and performance
Jahrgang16
Ausgabenummer8
Seiten (von - bis)1185-1193
Seitenumfang9
ISSN1555-0265
DOIs
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 01.08.2021

Fachgebiete und Schlagwörter

  • Endurance
  • Mean concentric velocity
  • Power at VO2max
  • Rowing
  • Stress

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