Velocity Change Estimation by Subjective Measures Over a Wide-Load Spectrum in Squat and Bench Press

Chapman, M, Larumbe-Zabala, E, Triplett, NT, and Naclerio, F. Velocity change estimation by subjective measures over a wide-load spectrum in squat bench press. J Strength Cond Res 35(2S): S51–S56, 2021—This study compared whether the perception of effort measured on repetition-by-repetition basis during continuous sets to failure is different between (SQ) press (BP). After determining one repetition maximum (1RM) value both SQ BP, 18 subjects (28.2 ± 5 years, 50% women) performed 7 per exercise, separated 24–48 hours, alternating using following relative load ranges: 30 < 40%, 40 50%, 50 60%, 60% 70%, 70 80%, 80 90%, >90%. The mean accelerative velocity (MAV) rating perceived exertion (RPE) OMNI-RES (0–10) scale were for every each set. ability identify changes volitional distinguish loading zones divided into 10% slots, from 100% 1RM was confirmed BP. RPE values at (a) first repetition; (b) where MAV peaks; (c) drops ≤10% (d) last repetition, showed no differences (p > 0.05, d 0.2) exercises. In conclusion, same scores can be applied exercises, either estimating or monitoring failure.