Understanding perceived exertion in power-aimed resistance training: the relationship between perceived exertion and muscle fatigue.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Perceived exertion is an inevitable outcome of power-oriented resistance training. However, it remains unknown whether perceived exertion is dominated by central or peripheral responses during this type of training. This study examined the effect of neuromuscular responses on the determination of ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) during power bench press (BPress) exercise.

Methods

Sixteen trained males performed three BPress tasks with varying volumes (low, medium, high) at 65% of their one-repetition maximum. RPE, surface electromyography, and velocity loss were assessed across all conditions. Peak root mean square (RMS) and median frequency (MDF) were calculated from the surface electromyography data.

Results

Significant effects were observed across exp

SUBMITTER: Zhao H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12667690 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature