Key result
A 5-set strength training program produced a greater duration of postexercise hypotension compared to 1 or 3 sets (p ≤ 0.05), though it also promoted substantial cardiac stress.
Why the study?
Does a 5-set strength training program improve postexercise hypotension compared to 1- or 3-set programs in healthy males?
Population
11 male volunteers with at least 6 months previous experience in strength training
Comparison
5 sets of 8-10 repetitions at 70% 1RM of 8… vs 1 set and 3 sets of the same strength training…
Design
RCT, random order
Follow-up
acute (postexercise)
Authors
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5-set training may prolong hypotension but risks cardiac stress; extends dose-response evidence for resistance exercise in healthy males.
RCT (n=11)
random order
Does a 5-set strength training program improve postexercise hypotension compared to 1- or 3-set programs in healthy males?
p-value: p=≤ 0.05
High-volume strength training (5 sets) produces a more extended postexercise hypotensive response than lower volumes, though it induces greater acute cardiac stress.
Figueiredo et al. (2014) conducted an RCT in Healthy volunteers (n=11). 5 sets of strength training vs. 1 set and 3 sets of strength training was evaluated on Duration of postexercise hypotension and heart rate variability (p=≤ 0.05). A 5-set strength training program produced a greater duration of postexercise hypotension compared to 1 or 3 sets (p ≤ 0.05), though it also promoted substantial cardiac stress.
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