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Movement velocity in resistance training.

Marta I R Pereira1, Paulo S C Gomes

  • 1Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Health and Graduate Program in Physical Education, Universidade Gama Filho, Rua Manoel Vitorino 625, Piedade, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 20748-900, Brazil.

Sports Medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)
|May 15, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Resistance training guidelines lack specificity regarding movement velocity, impacting strength gains. Further research on isotonic equipment is needed to optimize training for athletes and the elderly.

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Area of Science:

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Biomechanics
  • Sports Science

Background:

  • Current resistance training guidelines inadequately address movement velocity.
  • Different velocities can influence training outcomes like repetitions and loads.
  • Existing research on velocity-specific training lacks consensus, with conflicting findings on specificity versus generality of strength gains.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of different movement velocities on resistance training outcomes.
  • To clarify the consensus on whether strength gains are specific or general across different velocities.
  • To determine the optimal movement velocity for resistance training, particularly using isotonic equipment.

Main Methods:

  • Review of studies examining the impact of various movement velocities on resistance training.

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  • Analysis of research conducted on isokinetic, hydraulic, and isotonic training equipment.
  • Comparison of strength gains reported in studies using different velocity protocols.

    • Main Results:

    • Studies on isokinetic and hydraulic equipment show mixed results regarding velocity specificity.
    • Research using isotonic equipment suggests generality and no significant differences in strength gains across velocities.
    • A lack of consensus persists on whether slow, fast, or no specific velocity is superior.

    Conclusions:

    • Defining training velocity is crucial for optimizing performance in athletes requiring diverse velocities.
    • For the elderly, slow training may be beneficial to avoid injury risk while improving power.
    • More research on movement velocity using isotonic resistance training is essential to develop evidence-based recommendations.