Acute effects of variable resistance training on force, velocity, and power measures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Acute effects of variable resistance training (VRT) and constant resistance training (CRT) on neuromuscular performance are still equivocal. We aimed to determine the differences between VRT and CRT in terms of force, velocity, and power outcomes.

Methods

We searched PubMed, Web of Science, and SPORTDiscus electronic databases for articles until June 2021. Crossover design studies comparing force, velocity, and power outcomes while performing VRT and CRT were included. Two reviewers independently applied the modified version of the Cochrane Collaboration's tool to assess the risk of bias. A three-level random effects meta-analyses and meta-regressions were used to compute standardized mean differences (SMDs) and 95% confidence intervals.

Results

We included

SUBMITTER: Shi L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9392455 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature