Effects of stretching between sets on muscle performance
The Effects of Inter-set Stretching on Muscle Performance
NA · University of Palermo · NCT06791733
This study is testing if stretching between sets of bench press can help improve muscle performance for people who lift weights.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | University of Palermo (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Palermo, Italy and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06791733 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy men aged 18 years and older with at least six months of resistance training experience.
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.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into optimizing resistance training through improved muscle performance.
How similar studies have performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Palermo, Italy and 1 other locations
- University of Palermo — Palermo, Italy, Italy (ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING)
- University of Palermo — Palermo, Italy, Italy (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Luca Di Bartolo
- Email: luca.dibartolo01@unipa.it
- Phone: +393206435580
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Healthy