Research
Neural
Both low velocity loss (LVL) and high velocity loss (HVL) resistance training programs resulted in similar increases in 1 repetition maximum (1 RM), maximal voluntary contraction (MVC), power output, and muscle thickness.
Practitioners can use either LVL or HVL resistance training to achieve similar strength and hypertrophy outcomes.
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No differences between the legs in any of the variables were found; however, both low and HVL were effective for increasing 1 RM (ES = 1.25-1.82), MVC (effect size [ES] = 0.42-0.64), power output (ES = 0.31-0.86), and muscle thickness (ES = 0.24-0.51).
Why this rating
Based on study design from abstract.
Source
Resistance Training With Different Velocity Loss Thresholds Induce Similar Changes in Strength and Hypertrophy
Vidar Andersen et al. · The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 2021
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