RT Journal Article
T1 Effect of Low- vs. Moderate-Load Squat Training on Strength, Jump and Sprint Performance in Physically Active Women
A1 Mora Custodio, Ricardo
A1 Rodríguez Rosell, David
A1 Pareja Blanco, Fernando
A1 Yáñez García, Juan Manuel
A1 González Badillo, Juan José
K1 Full squat
K1 Transfer
K1 Resistance training
K1 Force-velocity relationship
AB This study aimed to analyze the effects of resistance training (RT) load on neuromuscular performance. Twenty-seven physically active women were randomly distributed into 3 groups: a low-load group (LLG); a moderate-load group (MLG); and a control group (CG). The RT consisted of full squat exercise with a low load (40–60% 1RM, LLG) or a moderate load (65–80% 1RM, MLG). Sprint times (T10, T20, and T10–20), countermovement jump (CMJ), estimated one-repetition maximum (1RMest) and velocity attained against the first (FMPV) and the last load (LMPV) common to both tests were assessed pre- and post-test. Both experimental groups showed significant (P<0.05–0.001) improvements in all variables, except MLG for T10–20 and FMPV. The LLG achieved significantly (P<0.05–0.001) greater percent changes than CG in all variables except in T10 and T10–20, while MLG presented significantly (P<0.05–0.001) higher improvements than CG in T10, 1RMest and LMPV. The LLG presented a possibly better effect than MLG in T10–20, T20 and1RMest. In addition, LLG obtained a higher degree of transfer than MLG in all variables except in T10. These results suggest that a low-load training program produces similar or more beneficial effects on neuromuscular performance than moderate-load training.
PB Thieme
YR 2016
FD 2016
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10433/25094
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10433/25094
LA en
NO Int J Sports Med 2016; 37(06): 476-482
NO Departamento: Deporte e Informática
DS RIO
RD Apr 24, 2026