Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.26582/k.55.2.1

Analysis of training load and performance in designing smart bodyweight power training: effects of set structure in vertical jumping sessions

Radenko S. Arsenijević ; Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Pristina, Leposavic, Serbia
Predrag R. Božić ; Serbian Institute of Sport and Sports Medicine, Belgrade, Serbia; Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Montenegro, Niksic, Montenegro
Milan S. Matić orcid.org/0000-0003-3541-0301 ; Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
Bobana B. Berjan Bačvarević orcid.org/0000-0002-9161-618X ; Faculty of Management in Sport, Alfa BK University, Belgrade, Serbia
Saša T. Jakovljević ; Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
Nemanja R. Pažin orcid.org/0000-0002-2844-8662 ; Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia; Faculty of Management in Sport, Alfa BK University, Belgrade, Serbia

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of set structures in designing bodyweight power training (BWPT). Specifically, we compared the effects of the cluster set structure undulating variant (CSSUV) and the traditional set structure (TSS) on training load and performance during vertical jumping sessions. Sixteen active males participated in this study. We designed four training sessions that consisted of 144 countermovement jumps distributed into 12 sets, where the number of repetitions varied for the CSSUV sessions, whereas for TSS sessions the number of repetitions was fixed. In addition, both of the applied set structures included sessions with short (60 seconds) and long rest periods (120 seconds), while training volume was separately analysed for the first six sets (small volume) and the last six sets (large volume). External load, internal load, and performance variables were calculated. The results suggest that CSSUV allows superior utilization of applied external load, reduction of internal load and overall higher performances that are maintained during entire training session compared to TSS (p<.05). The present study provides important findings about advantages of CSSUV over TSS in terms of external load, internal load, and performances during vertical jumping sessions, and therefore, it might be more suitable approach to designing BWPT.

Keywords

set configuration; cluster set structure; traditional set structure; training volume; rest duration

Hrčak ID:

308552

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/308552

Publication date:

31.12.2023.

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