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Area of Science:

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  • Exercise Physiology
  • Strength and Conditioning

Background:

  • Quantifying training-induced fatigue is crucial for optimizing athletic performance and preventing overtraining.
  • Load-velocity relationships, which link the mechanical load lifted to the velocity of movement, have been proposed as a tool to monitor neuromuscular fatigue.
  • Existing research has explored the utility of these relationships, but their accuracy for daily fluctuations in maximal strength requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of load-velocity relationships in quantifying training-induced fatigue.
  • To assess the accuracy of different prediction methods (minimal velocity threshold, load at zero velocity, force-velocity) for estimating one-repetition maximum (1RM) following fatiguing exercise.

Main Methods:

  • Nineteen well-trained men participated in five sessions, including baseline strength testing and a fatiguing squat exercise.
  • Individual load-velocity relationships were established, and one-repetition maximum (1RM) was predicted using the minimal velocity threshold (1RMMVT), load at zero velocity (1RMLD0), and force-velocity (1RMFV) methods.
  • Measured 1RM, maximal voluntary contractions, and perceived muscle soreness were compared against predicted 1RM values to assess fatigue effects.

Main Results:

  • The 1RMMVT and 1RMLD0 methods showed strong correlations with measured 1RM (r = 0.90–0.96 and r = 0.77–0.84, respectively).
  • The force-velocity (1RMFV) method did not demonstrate significant correlations with measured 1RM.
  • Substantial interindividual variability was observed across all prediction methods, indicating limitations in personalized accuracy.

Conclusions:

  • Load-velocity-based 1RM predictions are currently not sufficiently accurate for precise daily training load prescription.
  • These methods can be practically implemented during warm-ups to provide general indications of performance potential.
  • Load-velocity relationships may serve as a useful supplementary tool for monitoring training-induced fatigue when combined with other common methods.