EFFECT OF RESISTANCE TRAINING VOLUME WITH INERTIAL FLYWHEEL ON MUSCLE ADAPTATIONS IN UNTRAINED MEN (RCT)

NCT06924060 NA COMPLETED

Muscular strength is essential for health and quality of life, impacting body composition, balance, locomotion, functional independence, and mental health. Resistance training (RT) is the primary way to increase strength and muscle hypertrophy. Traditionally, RT programs rely on gravity, which can limit muscle activation, especially during the eccentric phase of movement. To improve outcomes, it is important to include methods that intensify muscle work during this phase. Flywheel resistance Training (FWRT) was developed to increase overload during the eccentric phase by harnessing the energy generated during the concentric phase and applying it to the eccentric phase. This type of training has shown positive results in several studies, improving strength, hypertrophy, jump performance, aerobic endurance, agility, and running economy. However, there are still no studies that define how the variables of FWRT should be effectively prescribed. Properly adjusting these variables can optimize muscle adaptations and improve physical fitness and health indices. Therefore, in this study, the number of sets will be evaluated to investigate whether a higher number of sets can lead to greater muscle adaptations.

Details

Lead sponsor	Federal University of Vicosa
Phase	NA
Status	COMPLETED
Enrolment	30
Start date	Mon Apr 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Completion	Mon Jul 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Conditions

• Resistance Training
• Eccentric Exercise Training

Interventions

• Flywheel Resistance Training with two sets
• Flywheel Resistance Training with four sets
• Flywheel Resistance Training with six sets

Countries

Brazil