Concurrent Validity of a Velocity Perception Scale to Monitor Back Squat Exercise Intensity in Young Skiers
- Autores: Iker Javier Bautista González, Ignacio Chirosa Ríos, Joseph E. Robinson, Luis Javier Chirosa Ríos, Isidoro Martínez Martín
- Localización: Journal of strength and conditioning research: the research journal of the NSCA, ISSN 1064-8011, Vol. 30, Nº. 2, 2016, págs. 421-429
- Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
Execution velocity is among the main variables used to quantify resistance exercise intensity. The velocity at which a given load is displaced is one of the factors, which determine the training adaptations induced in the muscles. The purpose of this study was to assess the validity of the scale of perceived velocity (SPV) applied to the back squat. The study participants were 11 international level young elite skiers (8 men and 3 women) of mean age, height, weight, and estimated 1-repetition maximum/body weight ratio (1RMest/BW) 15.4 ± 1.12 years, 166.8 ± 8.83 cm, 63.6 ± 11.56 kg, and 1.61 ± 0.40, respectively. Participants performed a 2-stage protocol. In the first stage (familiarization), subjects were instructed on how to use the scale and performed an incremental load test to determine their 1RMest. In the second, or validation stage (72 hours later), exercises were executed at 6 relative intensities (20, 30, 40, 50, 60, and 70% of 1RMest) in random order in 2 sessions separated by 72 hours. Real velocity (Velreal) and perceived velocity (Velscale) values were linearly distributed showing excellent coefficients of determination (R2 = 0.98 and R2 = 0.99 for the 2-session trial). A 2-way repeated measures analysis of variance (scale [2] × session [2] × intensity [6]) revealed significant differences in the factor intensity and the interaction scale × intensity (no significant differences were detected in scale, session, scale × session, or scale × session × intensity). These data support the validity of SPV to monitor exercise intensity during lower-body strength training.
