Influence of Inter-Set Stretching on Strength, Flexibility and Hormonal Adaptations

Adequate levels of strength and flexibility are important for the promotion and maintenance of health and functional autonomy as well as safe and effective sports participation. The aim of the present study was to analyze the effects of 8 weeks of strength training with or without inter-set static s...

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Published in:Journal of human kinetics 2013-03, Vol.36 (1), p.127-135
Main Authors: Souza, Antônio Claudio, Melibeu Bentes, Claudio, Freitas de Salles, Belmiro, Machado Reis, Victor, Vilaça Alves, José, Miranda, Humberto, Silva Novaes, Jefferson da
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Language:English
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cortisol
flexibility
growth hormone
static stretching
strength performance
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Summary:Adequate levels of strength and flexibility are important for the promotion and maintenance of health and functional autonomy as well as safe and effective sports participation. The aim of the present study was to analyze the effects of 8 weeks of strength training with or without inter-set static stretching on strength, flexibility and hormonal adaptations of trained men. Sixteen trained men were randomly divided into 2 groups: the static stretching group (SSG) and passive interval group (PIG). All participants performed 24 training sessions 3 times a week. The test and retest of 8RM, strength, flexibility, cortisol and growth hormone concentration in pre and post test conditions were also evaluated. To compare the differences between and within groups in pre- and post-training tests, ANOVA with repeated measures was performed (SSGpre x SSGpost; PIGpre x PIGpost; SSGpost x PIGpost). An alpha level of p
ISSN:1640-5544
1899-7562
DOI:10.2478/hukin-2013-0013