The Claim
Velocity-based resistance training at a target mean propulsive velocity of 0.7 m/s (approximately 70% 1RM) improves sprint and strength outcomes in trained female basketball players without requiring maximal effort or high training volume.
What the research says
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Trained female basketball players who perform velocity-based resistance training at 0.7 meters per second show improved sprint speed and strength without needing to lift maximal weights or do high volumes of exercise.
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In trained female basketball players, velocity-based resistance training at a target mean propulsive velocity of 0.7 m/s (approximately 70% 1RM) improves sprint and strength outcomes without requiring maximal effort or high training volume, suggesting this moderate intensity may be sufficient for athletic performance gains.
Lifting at a steady moderate speed keeps fast-twitch muscle fibers firing quickly, which trains the nervous system to produce force faster. This makes sprinting and jumping more powerful. At the same time, doing enough repetitions to feel tired causes muscles to grow thicker, which increases maximum strength. These two effects happen together without needing to lift as heavy or as hard as possible.
What the research says
1 studyFemale basketball players who squatted at a moderate speed and weight (not going all-out) got faster and stronger after 8 weeks, even though they didn't lift heavy or do many reps. This shows you don't need to push to maximum effort to improve athletic performance.
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