Effects of stretching between sets on muscle performance
Official title: The Effects of Inter-set Stretching on Muscle Performance
Run by University of Palermo · NCT06791733 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if stretching between sets of bench press can help improve muscle performance for people who lift weights.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Palermo Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Palermo, Italy and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 2, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 18, 2024 |
| Study ends | July 31, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | January 24, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06791733 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are healthy men aged 18 years and older with at least six months of resistance training experience.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are female, under 18 years old, or have had musculoskeletal injuries in the past six months will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This project evaluates how inter-set passive static stretching impacts muscle performance during bench press exercises. Participants will perform five sets of bench press at 70% of their one-repetition maximum (1-RM) under three conditions: stretching the agonist muscles, stretching the antagonist muscles, and a control session with no stretching. The study employs a crossover design, allowing each participant to experience all conditions, and measures outcomes such as strength, power, velocity, and total volume. The goal is to determine if stretching between sets enhances performance compared to traditional methods.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into optimizing resistance training through improved muscle performance.
How similar studies have gone: While the effects of static stretching are well-documented, the specific approach of inter-set stretching during resistance training is less explored, making this study a novel investigation.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy men aged ≥ 18 years. * At least 6-month experience of resistance training. * No previous musculoskeletal injuries in the 6 months prior to the study will be recruited Exclusion Criteria: * Participants who suffered an injury within the 6 months prior to the study and/or participants with pathological conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system will not be recruited. * Female participants * Participants with less than 18 years. * Participants who match all inclusion criteria but who fail to attend one or more of the agonist/antagonist stretching sessions will be also excluded.
Where it's running
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University of Palermo
Palermo, Italy, Italy Recruiting -
University of Palermo
Palermo, Italy, Italy Active not recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Luca Di Bartolo
- Email: luca.dibartolo01@unipa.it
- Phone: +393206435580
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.