The Impact of Velocity of Movement on Performance Factors in Resistance Exercise

• Published in: Journal of strength and conditioning research Vol. 20; no. 4; p. 760
• Main Authors: Hatfield, Disa L., Kraemer, William J., Spiering, Barry A., Häkkinen, Keijo, Volek, Jeff S., Shimano, Tomoko, Spreuwenberg, Luuk P.B., Silvestre, Ricardo, Vingren, Jakob L., Fragala, Maren S., Gómez, Ana L., Fleck, Steven J., Newton, Robert U., Maresh, Carl M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.11.2006

The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of a very slow (VS) velocity and a self-selected volitional (VOL) velocity at varying intensities on repetition number, peak force, peak power, and total volume in the squat and shoulder press exercises. On separate testing days, 9 resistance tra...