Table 1a.
Summaries of studies included in the review.
| Study | Participants | Intervention | Outcomes Measured | Summary of findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abadiia et al. (2017) | 20 active M | 5 x 15, ECC knee flexion. AR (upper STR Tr-3x70%1RM to failure) vs. PR | CK, hamstring STR, DOMS. Pre, 0, 20, 24, 48 h post | AR ↑ slow concentric force. No negative effects in other metrics |
| Bartolomei et al. (2017) | 12 RT M | High VOL: 8x10x70%1RM & high intensity: 8x3x90%1RM in BS | CMJ, iso-kinetic & -metric KE, IMTP, ISO BS, CSA, T:C, IL-6, C-reactive protein, CK, LDH, pre, 30 min, 24, 48, & 72 h post |
High-VOL = > performance deficits & MD vs. high intensity |
| Bartolomei et al. (2019) | 25 RT M | High VOL BP (8x10x70%1RM), PR or AR (BP, 5x10x10%1RM) 6-& 30-h post | BP throw, ISO BP & MT pec & triceps, & DOMS 15 min, 24, & 48 h post | BP throw, max ISO force, & pec MT restored 24 h in AR. No diff. DOMS |
| Bartolomei et al. (2023) | 22 RT M | Mixed or block periodisation. Mixed = HYP, POW, STR each session. Block = one per mesocycle 10 wks |
BF%, MT, 1RM BS + bench, CMJ + BPT, IBP, ILE, load VOL | Mixed = > FFM, MT &1RM BP. Block = > CMJ |
| Belcher et al. (2019) | 12 well Tr. M | BS, BP, & DL 4x80%1RM to failure | Swell, ROM, DOMS, ACV 70% 1RM, CK, LDH, & cfDNA pre, 0, 24, 48, 72, & 96 h post | ACV < in BS 72 h & BP at 0 h. cfDNA related to ACV all conditions at 0 h |
| Dourado et al. (2023) | 14 un-Tr. young M | Unilateral KE & LP, 8x10x70–90%10RM | Peak torque, CMJ, & MT pre, 0, 24, 48, 72, & 96 h post | LP = < performance & REC rectus femoris muscle edema. VLa REC delayed post KEs |
| Gonzalez-Badillo et al. (2016) | 9 experienced RT M | 3x4 vs. 8x80% 1RM in BS & BP | CMJ, V1-Load, T:C, GH, prolactin, IGF-1, CK, HRV & HRC pre, 0, 6, 24, & 48 h post | 3 x 4 = < ↓velocity, CMJ, hormonal, MD, HRV & HRC & faster REC |
| Held et al. (2021) | 4 F & 17 M Tr. rowers | Same intensity VBT, 10% VL vs. traditional 1RM Tr., 5 exercises, 4x80%1RMx fail, 8 wks | BS, DL, bench row, & BP 1RM, VO2 max rowing, & REC/stress | VL10 = > BS, row, & BP 1RM & REC & stress 24 + 48 h post |
| Helland et al. (2020) | 8 M & 8 F STR Tr. | 1 STR (5RM) & 1 POW (50%5RM) session | BS jump, CMJ, 20m sprint, BS & BP peak POW, e1RM, RPE & PRS pre, 0, 24, & 48 h post | Large NM impairment & > REC times post STR vs. POW session |
| Howatson et al. (2016) | 10 elite track & field athletes | STR (4x5xRPE 17/20) or POW (4x5x30% load) in BS/speed BS, split BS/split-BS jump, push/POW press |
MVC, jump height, central activation ratio, & lactate pre, 0, & 24 h post | > NM & metabolic demand post STR impaired max force up to 24 h |
| Kotikangas et al. (2022) | 8 POW + 8 STR athletes & 7 non-athletes | POW (7x6x50%1RM), STR (7x3x3RM), or HYP (5x10x10RM), smith BS | CMJ, T:C, GH, & lactate pre, middle testing, 0, 24 & 48 h post | POW condition = > ↓in POW vs. STR athletes in CMJ. Higher GH in STR athletes vs. non-athletes |
| Lewis et al. (2022) | 16 M & 12 F RT | Pre, REC (4,24, or 48 h), & post REC 4x10RM bicep curls & KE to failure | REC = reps in post REC. Fatigue = reps set to set | REC = no sex diff. Fatigue = < reps in later sets & F > reps bicep curls |