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Sex, emotional stability, and training history significantly influence the number of repetitions performed to reach a specific velocity loss threshold, making universal thresholds invalid.
When using velocity-based training, account for individual differences. Women tend to perform more reps to reach the same velocity loss than men. Additionally, individuals with higher emotional stability may perform more reps. Adjust your velocity loss targets or volume expectations based on these factors rather than applying a single rule.
The number of repetitions performed until reaching a given VL threshold was affected by sex, load, and emotional stability... Females performed more repetitions than males... and number of repetitions performed was higher among people with greater emotional stability.
Why this rating
Statistically significant findings from a controlled study with 51 participants.
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. · Research Square · 2022
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