The Effect of Various Training Variables on Developing Muscle Strength in Velocity-based Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Int J Sports Med DOI: 10.1055/a-2095-8254Velocity-based training is an advanced auto-regulation method that uses objective
indices to dynamically regulate training loads. However, it is unclear currently
how to maximize muscle strength with appropriate velocity-based training
settings. To fill this gap, we conducted a series of dose-response and subgroup
meta-analyses to check the effects of training variables/parameters,
such as intensity, velocity loss, set, inter-set rest intervals, frequency,
period, and program, on muscle strength in velocity-based training. A systematic
literature search was performed to identify studies via PubMed, Web of Science,
Embase, EBSCO, and Cochrane. One repetition maximum was selected as the outcome
to indicate muscle strength. Eventually, twenty-seven studies with 693 trained
individuals were included in the analysis. We found that the velocity loss of 15
to 30%, the intensity of 70 to 80%1RM, the set of 3 to 5 per
session, the inter-set rest interval of 2 to 4 min, and the period of 7
to 12 weeks could be appropriate settings for developing muscle strength. Three
periodical programming models in velocity-based training, including linear
programming, undulating programming, and constant programming, were effective
for developing muscle strength. Besides, changing periodical programm...

Source: International Journal of Sports Medicine - August 15, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Zhang, Xing Li, Hansen Feng, Siyuan Su, Songpeng Tags: Review Source Type: research