ArticleFrontiers in physiology2025
Study on the differences in peripheral fatigue responses elicitation effects of bench press training with different loads and tempos based on electromyography and motion sensors.
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Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of bench press training with different loads (60% 1RM vs. 80% 1RM) and tempos (maximal velocity X/0/X/0 vs. medium tempo 2/0/2/0) on peripheral fatigue responses in bodybuilders, assessing the specific roles of neuromuscular activation, metabolic stress, and kinetic performance. Methods: Ten experienced male bodybuilders performed four training protocols to exhaustion in a randomized crossover design. Electromyography (EMG) was used to record muscle activation (normalized as %MVIC) and spectral shifts (Median Frequency - MDF) from the pectoralis major, anterior deltoid, and triceps brachii muscles. Biochemical assessment involved measuring blood lactate concentrations pre- and post-exercise to quantify metabolic stress. Motion sensors (Vmaxpro) were employed to capture barbell kinematics-including mean velocity (MV), peak velocity (PV), mean power (MP), peak power (PP), and time under tension (TUT)-providing direct measures of neuromuscular performance and fatigue-related velocity loss. Results: A significant interaction between load and tempo was found for all fatigue markers (p < 0.05). The combination of high load and fast tempo (80% 1RM, X/0/X/0) induced the most pronounced peripheral fatigue, evidenced by the highest muscle activation (%MVIC) and blood lactate levels, coupled with the greatest declines in MDF (indicating neuromuscular fatigue), velocity, and power output. Conclusion: The interaction of load and tempo critically determines the pattern and magnitude of acute peripheral fatigue. High-load fast-tempo training elicits multifaceted fatigue across neuromuscular, metabolic, and performance domains, whereas a high-load medium-tempo protocol results in less fatigue despite longer TUT. These findings provide a scientific basis for precise fatigue management in resistance programming.
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