Self-Selected Resistance Training Intensity in Novice Weightlifters

• Autores: Sthephen C. Glass, Douglas R. Stanton
• Localización: Journal of strength and conditioning research: the research journal of the NSCA, ISSN 1064-8011, Vol. 18, Nº. 2, 2004, págs. 324-327
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The purpose of this study was to determine the intensity of self-selected weightlifting exercise in untrained men and women. Thirteen men (age 5 19.5 6 1.9, height 5 70.0 6 2.4 in., weight 5 174 6 20.1 lb, % fat 5 14.3 6 6.7) and 17 women (age 518.7 6 1.0, height 5 64.9 6 2.3 in., weight 5 135.4 6 22.8 lb, % fat5 23.4 6 4.7) who were novice lifters completed seated bench press, leg extension, seated back row, military press, and biceps curl. Following self-selection trials, subjects� 1 repetition maximum (1RM) was assessed for each lift. Results showed that for both genders, self-selected loads were all below 60% 1RM. All lift intensities were similar for men and women (range 5 42�57% 1RM). Repetitions completed and rating of perceived exertion responses were not different between gender. Results show that subjects do not select a lifting intensity sufficient to induce hypertrophic responses and subsequent strength increases.