Mixed
Sex significantly influences the volume of work completed at velocity loss thresholds, with females completing more repetitions than males at the same VL thresholds, while males perform repetitions at higher velocities.
If you are programming for mixed-sex groups, do not assume a 20% velocity loss means the same workload for men and women. Women will likely perform more repetitions to hit that speed drop, while men will maintain higher bar speeds. Adjust your targets or volume expectations based on sex.
Regardless of the load used, females completed more repetitions than males across VL thresholds, while males performed repetitions at higher velocities.
Why this rating
Statistically significant findings (p=0.011 for reps, p=0.005 for velocity) in a well-controlled cross-sectional study.
Source
One Velocity Loss Threshold Does Not Fit All: Consideration of Sex, Training Status, History, and Personality Traits When Monitoring and Controlling Fatigue During Resistance Training
Ivan Jukić et al. · Sports Medicine - Open · 2023
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