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Is Inertial Training More Effective Than Conventional Strength Training?

NCT05672641 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 26

Last updated 2023-01-05

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Summary

The data concerning the efficacy of inertial training vs conventional strength training are contradictory. The aim of the study was to compare the impact of inertial training and body building training on elbow flexors and knee extensor strength. Twenty-six young untrained men were randomized to the inertial training (IT; n = 13) or body building group (BBT; n = 13). Both groups performed strength training three times a week for 6; IT - inertial training, BBT - body building training. Each training session included 12 exercise sets involving the elbow flexors and knee and extensors muscles worked separately (3 sets per single muscle group). The training loads were 70% of 1RM for the upper and lower extremities. Before and after training, the maximum force of trained muscles was evaluated under training conditions (one repetition maximum - 1 RM and maximal force under inertial conditions - IFmax) and under isometric conditions (MVT). Moreover, CMJ, SJ, pull-up test, circumferences of the limbs were also evaluated.

Conditions

  • Traditional Strength Training vs Inertial Training

Interventions

OTHER

Inertial training

Inertial training group performed their training three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) between between 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. for 6 weeks. Participants performed inertial training using Cyklotren (Inerion, Poland). Before each training session, a standardized warm-up was performed. Each session trained two muscle groups: elbow flexors and knee extensors. Each exercise included 3 sets, with the right and left extremities worked separately. In each set 12 repetitions were performed. A 2-minute break occurred between consecutive sets. Each exercise for elbow flexors was performed in standing position. Each exercise for knee extensors was performed in seated position in a bench. The range of motion for elbow flexors was approximately 130 degrees and for knee extensors was approximately 80 degrees.

OTHER

Body building training

Body building group performed body building training three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) between 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. for 6 weeks using free weights. Before each training session, a standardized warm-up was performed. Each session trained two muscle groups: elbow flexors and knee extensors. Each exercise included 3 sets, with the right and left extremities worked separately. In each set 12 repetitions were performed. A 2-minute break occurred between consecutive sets. Each exercise for elbow flexors was performed in standing position. Each exercise for knee extensors was performed in seated position in a bench. The range of motion for elbow flexors was approximately 130 degrees and for knee extensors was approximately 80 degrees.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Poznan University of Physical Education

    collaborator OTHER

  • University in Zielona Góra

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
35 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-09-22
Primary Completion
2022-12-18
Completion
2022-12-18

Countries

  • Poland

Study Locations

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