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The aim is to evaluate the sensitivity of load-velocity relationship variables as indicators of dynamic strength changes during resistance training mesocycles.

May 21, 2026International Journal of Sports Medicine

Sensitivity of Load‒Velocity Relationship Variables to a Resistance Training Mesocycle

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ZCZongwei ChenUniversidad de Granada BBelénUniversidad de Granada ZHZhuorong HuangSouth China Normal University

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Randomized trial examines load-velocity indicators of strength changes in resistance-trained men, suggesting practical monitoring methods.

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The aim is to evaluate the sensitivity of load-velocity relationship variables as indicators of dynamic strength changes during resistance training mesocycles.
Twenty resistance-trained men underwent a three-week training program involving back squat and bench press.
One-repetition maximum and two-point load-velocity assessments were performed before and after each microcycle.
1RM, area under the L–V relationship line, and velocity-axis intercept increased after taper microcycle (p ≤ 0.046, differences = 2.3‒7.8%).
Overload and taper microcycles showed higher variability in strength adaptations compared to the introductory microcycle (5.1% and 3.8%, respectively).
Aline derived from mean velocity maintained a significant association with changes in 1RM across exercises (r = 0.648‒0.765, p ≤ 0.003).

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Chen et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0ea17cbe05d6e3efb6036b https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2879-3417

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Randomized trial examines load-velocity indicators of strength changes in resistance-trained men, suggesting practical monitoring methods.

Sensitivity of Load‒Velocity Relationship Variables to a Resistance Training Mesocycle

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Sensitivity of Load‒Velocity Relationship Variables to a Resistance Training Mesocycle

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