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The effect of a high load resistance priming intervention on perceptual, physiological andperformance markers in female rugby union players
Liam Kilduff 
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
Swansea University Author:
Liam Kilduff
Abstract
This study investigated the effects of a high load resistance priming session on perceptual,physiological and performance responses in female rugby athletes. Using a randomizedcounter-balanced crossover design, ten highly trained female rugby players (mean ±standard deviation: age 23.4 ± 3.7 years;...
| Published in: | Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research |
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| URI: | https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa71299 |
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This study investigated the effects of a high load resistance priming session on perceptual,physiological and performance responses in female rugby athletes. Using a randomizedcounter-balanced crossover design, ten highly trained female rugby players (mean ±standard deviation: age 23.4 ± 3.7 years; height 172.1 ± 4.7 cm; mass 86.7 ± 13.9 kg)completed a resistance priming session and control condition. Perceptual and physiologicalvariables were collected at baseline (PRE), immediately post (POST), and 120 minutespost (POST120) intervention, with performance compared between conditions atPOST120. Data were analyzed using linear mixed models within the Bayesian framework.Compared to PRE, the priming protocol had a larger increase in physical readiness(Maximum a posteriori [MAP] = 14.6, 95% high-density intervals [HDI] = -3.4 – 30.4, PD% = 94, % in region of practical equivalence [ROPE] = 9.9) at POST than the control withno differences between conditions at POST120. There were no meaningful differencesbetween the priming and control conditions for salivary testosterone, cortisol or thetestosterone to cortisol ratio at any timepoints. Priming led to a lower countermovementjump (CMJ) relative peak power output MAP = -3.2, 95% HDI = -6.7 – -0.2, % in ROPE= 3.9) when compared to the control condition at POST120. There were no meaningfuldifferences in CMJ height, isometric mid-thigh pull relative or absolute force, or 5 m, 10m or 20 m sprint times between the priming and control condition at POST120. Thesefindings suggest that high load resistance training may not be an effective strategy toimprove performance and readiness two hours later in female rugby players. |
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