Key result
A 12-week supervised strength training program in powerlifting athletes significantly increased oxidative stress, which positively correlated with increased aortic stiffness.
Why the study?
The impact of intensive strength training on arterial stiffness and oxidative stress parameters, which may influence an athlete's cardiovascular health, was not clearly understood.
Does a 12-week supervised strength training program alter oxidative stress and arterial stiffness in competitive powerlifting athletes?
Population
19 men (28 ± 6 years) competitive powerlifting athletes
Comparison
12-week supervised strength training program evaluated before and after
Design
Pre-post interventional study
Follow-up
12 weeks
Authors
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OxS increases after intensive training were associated with arterial stiffness changes in powerlifters; leaves open whether monitoring or modified protocols are warranted.
Does a 12-week supervised strength training program alter oxidative stress and arterial stiffness in competitive powerlifting athletes?
Intensive strength training in powerlifting athletes increases oxidative stress, which correlates with increased aortic stiffness, suggesting potential long-term cardiovascular implications.
Jürgenson et al. (2019) studied competitive powerlifting athletes (n=19). Supervised strength training program (SSTP) vs. Baseline (pre-training) was evaluated on Oxidative stress parameters and arterial stiffness (carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity and augmentation index). A 12-week supervised strength training program in powerlifting athletes significantly increased oxidative stress, which positively correlated with increased aortic stiffness.
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