Short-Term Training Cessation as a Method of Tapering to Improve Maximal Strength

Pritchard, Hayden J; Barnes, Matthew J.; Stewart, Robin J. C.; Keogh, Justin W L; McGuigan, Michael R.

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“…Improved CMJ height may provide an indication of more efficient neuromuscular function or a reduced degree of training induced neuromuscular fatigue 23 . A performance improvement following peaking utilizing training cessation was been previously observed 17 , an indication that both training cessation and tapering can be effective strategies in reducing fatigue.…”

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“…In its most extreme form, a reduction of training volume results in training cessation. Complete training cessation has been shown to be beneficial for maximal strength performance when undertaken for short periods of time (up to a week) in several studies 17,26,27 . Both qualitative studies 10,14 noted that powerlifters take training cessations of 3.7 ± 1.6 days and 3 ± 1 days, respectively, to finish the taper.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Saliva was collected and CK measured using previously described techniques 17 The Daily Analysis of Life Demands in Athletes (DALDA) questionnaire was then completed by participants (as well as prior to each training session, as part of the training records kept by participants). The frequency of 'worse than normal' results was recorded at each testing session and was analysed to determine any changes across testing sessions.…”

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“…Participants then undertook performance tests consisting of the countermovement jump (CMJ), IMTP, and isometric bench press (IBP) on a force plate (400 Series, Fitness Technology, Australia). Performance test procedures occurred as previously described 17 .…”

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“…Further, performance at its highest level occurs when the fitness aftereffects are greater than the fatigue aftereffects, that is, fitness aftereffects are maximal while the fatigue aftereffects are minimal (Chiu & Barnes, 2003). Also, it is essential to note that the favorable fitness aftereffects do not occur immediately after a training phase (Pritchard et al 2017). This is evident in a study conducted by Pritchard et al, (2017) measuring the effects on strength performance following two different cessation durations (3.5 vs. 5.5 days) after a 4-week training program.…”

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Can Monitoring Training Load Deter Performance Drop-off During Off-season Training in Division III American Football Players?

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Kildow, A.R. Can monitoring training load deter performance drop-off during off-season training in division III American football players? MS in Human Performance, May 2018, 83pp. (G. Wright) PURPOSE: The aim of this investigation was to monitor the physical demands of Division III American football players during off-season training and to investigate differences in training responses between linemen and non-line and freshmen and upperclassmen players. METHODS: Twenty-three subjects (11 linemen, 12 non-line; 11 freshmen, 12 upperclassmen) from the university's football team were recruited from an Exercise Science 100 conditioning class to participate in a 15-week off-season training program. Phase I consisted of concurrent strength and speed/endurance training (3-4 days/week) for 7 weeks. Phase II consisted of strength training and spring football practice (3-4 days/week) for 4 weeks. Strength and speed training continued for 3 weeks following spring practices. Countermovement jump, estimated 1 repetition maximum (1RM) bench press and back squat, 505 change of direction (COD), repeated 30-yard sprint anaerobic test (RSAT), and body weight were all measured prior, midway through, and following the study. RESULTS: A two-way ANOVA with repeated measures revealed no significant interaction between linemen and non-line players or between freshmen and upperclassmen for all performance variables (p > .05). Over the course of the study, RSAT % decrement, 505 COD times, and estimated 1RM performance for bench and squat significantly improved (p < .05). No significant changes were detected in CMJ, RSAT best time, or body weight (p > .05). CONCLUSION: Results indicate that linemen and non-line players and freshmen and upperclassmen did not respond significantly different to the present training program. Change of direction skill, speed, anaerobic capacity, and muscular strength all improved throughout the study. Further, all performance changes except vertical jump were maintained through the end of the study.

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Effects of short-term resistance training and tapering on maximal strength, peak power, throwing ball velocity, and sprint performance in handball players

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Aloui

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Weightlifting training and tapering in male handball 2 BSTRACTThe purpose of this study was to assess the effect of short-term resistance training and two weeks of tapering on physical performances in handball players. Following a ten-week progressive resistance training program, subjects were divided between an experimental (n = 10) and a control group (n = 10). The experimental group completed a resistance training program, followed by a two-week period when the training intensity was tapered by 60%, while the control group maintained their typical pattern of training. Muscle power (force-velocity test and squat and counter-movement jump tests), sprinting ability (10m and 30m), ability to change direction (T-half test) and throwing velocity (a 3-step throw with a run, and a jump throw) were evaluated before training, at the end of training and after tapering. The experimental group showed significantly larger interaction effects for the 10-week training period (12/15, 80%), than for the following 2 weeks of tapering (10/15, 67%), with the largest gains being in 15 m sprint times (d=3.78) and maximal muscular strength in the snatch (d=3.48). Although the performance of the experimental group generally continued to increase over tapering, the mean effect size for the training period was markedly higher (d=1.92, range: 0.95-3.78) than that seen during tapering (d=1.02, range: -0.17-2.09). Nevertheless the ten weeks of progressive resistance training followed by two weeks of tapering was an effective overall tactic to increase muscle power, sprint performance and ball throwing velocity in handball players.Weightlifting training and tapering in male handball 3Compliance of the experimental group with the added training was high, each exercise session being completed with a high level of motivation and effort. The data demonstrated significant interaction effects (group x time) in 12 of 15 parameters for the 10-week intervention ( Table 2, figure 2 figure 3 figure 4 figure 5). The effect sizes were all larger than 0.90; the greatest gain was in 15 m sprint time (d=3.78), and the largest interaction effect was for the half squat (p<0.001,  2 =0.827). Three parameters (30 m sprint, squat jump height, and the relative power of lower limb) showed no significant interaction effects. Two relevant (d≥-0.5) decreases of performance (absolute power of lower limb: d=-0.86; snatch: d=-0.66) were seen in the control group (Table 2).The largest interaction effect: p<0.001,  2 =0.829) was for the running throw, and the largest further gain was for the 15 m sprint (d=2.09). On the other hand, we noted a reduction in scores for the agility t-half test (d=-0.17). Scores continued to increase during the tapering period, although based on effect sizes (Hartmann et al., 1992), increases were generally smaller than during the 10 week resistance training period (d TG1 =1.92vs. d TG2 =1.02).The performance of the control group generally remained stable over the period when the experimental group were tapering, with some trend to regres...

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Short-Term Training Cessation as a Method of Tapering to Improve Maximal Strength

Cited by 20 publications

References 24 publications

Higher- Versus Lower-Intensity Strength-Training Taper: Effects on Neuromuscular Performance

Higher- Versus Lower-Intensity Strength-Training Taper: Effects on Neuromuscular Performance

Can Monitoring Training Load Deter Performance Drop-off During Off-season Training in Division III American Football Players?

Effects of short-term resistance training and tapering on maximal strength, peak power, throwing ball velocity, and sprint performance in handball players

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