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1Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Institute, School of Sport, Ulster University, Belfast, North Ireland, United Kingdom.
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
|June 20, 2024
Summary
Palm cooling did not improve moderate-intensity resistance exercise performance. Researchers found no significant differences in exercise volume, muscle activation, or metabolic responses between cooling and control groups.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Physiology
- Sports Science
- Resistance Training
Background:
- Limited research exists on palm cooling's effects during moderate-intensity resistance exercise.
- Existing studies primarily focus on high-intensity exercise protocols.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the acute effects of interset palm cooling on bench press performance.
- To assess neuromuscular and metabolic responses during moderate-intensity resistance exercise with palm cooling.
Main Methods:
- Nine resistance-trained individuals performed bench press to failure at 60% 1RM.
- Subjects underwent either a cooling (10°C for 2 minutes) or control condition between sets.
- Exercise performance, muscle activation, blood lactate, and perceived exertion were measured.
Main Results:
- Palm cooling significantly reduced palm temperature compared to the control condition.
- No significant differences were observed in volume load, repetitions, barbell velocity, muscle activation, blood lactate, or perceived exertion between conditions.
- p-values for all measured variables were greater than 0.05.
Conclusions:
- Interset palm cooling does not enhance acute moderate-intensity resistance exercise performance.
- Palm cooling did not elicit significant neuromuscular or physiological adaptations in this context.
- Further research may be needed to explore potential benefits in different exercise intensities or durations.
