Comparison of energy expenditure in different strength training methods

Abstract

Introduction: It is currently growing use of different strength training methods (ST) as a drop-set and bi-set, in order to maximize energy expenditure (EE). However, there is no evidence to prove this fact. Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the EE of training sessions of methods drop-set, bi-set and traditional ST (TRAD). Methods: Nine men recreationally assets had performed three protocols of exercises on different days separated by a break of week between each. The drop-set and the TRAD followed a fixed order of the exercises; the bi-set were two exercises without a break followed the other, forming combinations which were: squat-flexor and extensor chair - plantar flexion. All protocols were performed at 80% of 1RM and during the training sessions were measured oxygen consumption and the calorie expenditure. Results: The results indicate during the training session the drop-set promoted higher values of VO2 (13.6 ± 6.8> 11.2 ± 5.9 kg / ml / min), EE (5.2 ± 2.3 ± 4.5 ± 2.3 kcal / min-1), heart rate (128 ± 27.1> 113 ± 22.4 bpm-1) and gas exchange ratio (1.2 ± 0.2> 1.1 ± 0.1) when compared to bi-set and TRAD (p<0.05). Conclusion: Briefly, the incorporation of the protocol drop-set can benefit the practitioners that aim at maximizing the consumption of EE.