Using the load-velocity relationship for 1RM prediction

• Autores: Boris Jidovtseff, Nigel K. Harris, Jean-Michel Crielaard, John B. Cronin
• Localización: Journal of strength and conditioning research: the research journal of the NSCA, ISSN 1064-8011, Vol. 25, Nº. 1, 2011, págs. 267-270
• Idioma: inglés
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  • The purpose of this study was to investigate the ability of the load-velocity relationship to accurately predict a bench press 1 repetition maximum (1RM). Data from 3 different bench press studies (n = 112) that incorporated both 1RM assessment and submaximal load-velocity profiling were analyzed. Individual regression analysis was performed to determine the theoretical load at zero velocity (LD0). Data from each of the 3 studies were analyzed separately and also presented as overall group mean. Thereafter, correlation analysis provided quantification of the relationships between 1RM and LD0. Practically perfect correlations (r = ~0.95) were observed in our samples, confirming the ability of the load-velocity profile to accurately predict bench press 1RM.