Effect of Resistance-Training Programs Differing in Set Configuration on Maximal Strength and Explosive-Action Performance

Abstract

Purpose: To compare the effects of 2 upper-body strength-training programs differing in set configuration on bench press 1-repetition maximum (BP1RM), bench press throw peak velocity against 30 kg (BPT30), and handball throwing velocity. Methods: Thirty-five men were randomly assigned to a traditional group (TRG; n = 12), rest redistribution group (RRG; n = 13), or control group (n = 10). The training program was conducted with the bench press exercise and lasted 6 weeks (2 sessions per week): TRG—6 sets × 5 repetitions with 3 minutes of interset rest; RRG—1 set × 30 repetitions with 31 seconds of interrepetition rest. The total rest period (15 min) and load intensity (75% 1RM) were the same for both experimental groups. Subjects performed all repetitions at maximal intended velocity, and the load was adjusted on a daily basis from velocity recordings. Results: A significant time × group interaction was observed for both BP1RM and BPT30 (P < .01) due to the higher values observed at posttest compared with pretest for TRG (effect size [ES] = 0.77) and RRG (ES = 0.56–0.59) but not for the control group (ES ≤ 0.08). The changes in BP1RM and BPT30 did not differ between TRG and RRG (ES = 0.04 and 0.05, respectively). No significant differences in handball throwing velocity were observed between the pretest and posttest (ES = 0.16, 0.22, and 0.02 for TRG, RRG, and control group, respectively). Conclusions: Resistance-training programs based on not-to-failure traditional and rest redistribution set configurations induce similar changes in BP1RM, BPT30, and handball throwing velocity.

The effect of high and low velocity-based training on the throwing performance of collegiate handball players

“…Other studies showed strength gains but no improvement in throwing velocity in handball. A study ( Cuevas-Aburto et al, 2020 ) compared the effect of two distinct bench press exercises trained for two days a week for six weeks on handball throwing velocity, 1RM bench press and bench throw, as one group performed five repetitions during six sets with a longer interest -rest period of 3 min, while the other group performed one set of 30 repetition with 31 s of inter-repetition rest, with load 75% 1RM.Furthermore, Participants were instructed to perform with maximal velocity during training. The results showed improvement in 1RM strength and bench press throw, they did not show any improvement in throwing velocity.…”

“…Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) offers a low-cost, easy, and safe alternative to DEXA to provide body composition data with appropriate accuracy and reliability ( Larsen et al, 2021 ). In addition, it has been used to evaluate the efficacy of an upper-body strength training program on bench press 1RM, peak velocity in bench throws, and handball throwing velocity ( Cuevas-Aburto et al, 2020 ).…”

“…Neither group improved throwing velocity. Similarly, a study by Cuevas-Aburto et al (2020) compared the effect of two distinct bench press exercises on handball throwing velocity: 1RM bench press, bench throw, bench press throw peak velocity with load of 30 kg. Both groups trained two days a week for six weeks, including bench press throw peak velocity with a load of 30 kg, and bench press with a load.…”

Longitudinal Effects of Traditional and Rest Redistribution Set Configurations on Explosive-Strength and Strength-Endurance Manifestations

“…Another limitation of previous studies comparing the longterm effects of TR and alternative set configurations is that they generally included only one exercise in the resistance training program (3,8) or in the case that multiple exercises were included, the set configuration was only manipulated in some of them (5,16). To shed more light on this topic during more realistic training conditions, in this study, we compared the long-term effects of resistance training programs based on TR and RR set configurations on explosive-strength performance (maximal velocity reached against submaximal loads) and strength-endurance performance (mean set velocity) of both lower-body and upper-body muscles.…”

Plyometric Standing Jumps and Box Drills to Improve Momtong Dollyo Chagi Kick in Junior Taekwondo Athletes

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