Training & movement
B · Reasonable confidenceVelocity loss thresholds: effect on strength, hypertrophy, jump, sprint
Subject: Velocity loss thresholds in strength training
What this means
Velocity loss threshold does not affect strength and muscle endurance. Higher thresholds superior for hypertrophy, lower for jump, sprint, and velocity against submaximal loads. Graded relationship between VL and acute fatigue. Exercise, load, and individual traits modulate effects.
Jukic I, Castilla AP, Ramos AG, Van Hooren B, McGuigan MR, Helms ER · 2023 · Sports Medicine 53(1):177-214
What does this rating mean?
A solid systematic review with caveats, or consistent indications with a limited scope.
Findings
Steering sets by velocity loss is one way to limit within-set fatigue, with effects that differ per outcome measure.
Who this applies to
Adults, no athletes, mixed training status.
Size of the research
Multiple studies in systematic review and meta-analysis.
What to keep in mind
Heterogeneity in exercise, load, training duration; not all studies support conclusions; training status and exercise choice moderate effects.
Practical conclusion for REZA
Relevant for advanced clients whose load needs precise dosing. For most clients it adds little over a good estimate of proximity to failure.
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Methodology
Systematic review, meta-analysis and critical appraisal
Original source
DOI: 10.1007/s40279-022-01754-4 · PMID: 36178597
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