Comparison between Linear and Daily Undulating Periodized Training Program for Maximal Strength in Young Men Air Force Cadets

Authors

  • Dimitrios Soulas University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Petros Bilios Hellenic Air Force Academy
  • Vassilis Gerodimos University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Konstantina Karatrantou University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Kiriakos Taxildaris Democritus University of Thrace, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26253/heal.uth.ojs.ispe.2011.1359

Keywords:

1RM, resistance training, periodization

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of a 8-week Linear (LP) and a
Daily Undulating Periodized (DUP) strength training program on maximal strength in young men cadets. Forty-five healthy male cadets of the Hellenic Air Force Academy (aged 18-22 yrs) were randomly assigned to a LP group, a DUP group or a control (C) group. One repetition maximum (1RM) bench press strength, body mass and body composition were measured just before and right after the completion of the 8 weeks training program. Every two weeks, the LP group gradually decreased the repetitions (from 10 to 4) and increased resistance (from 70% to 90% of 1RM), while the DUP group followed the same pattern, but also altered the repetitions (15 -2) and load of training (60-95% of 1RM) on a daily basis. The weekly volume and intensity were equated for each training program. A two-Way analysis of variance (group x time) with repeated measures on factor «time» and Tukey’s post-hoc analysis were used to analyze the data. The results revealed statistically significant «group» x «time» interaction for maximal bench press strength. Maximal bench press strength significantly increased after the completion of the training program compared to pre-training values in LP (8.1±1.2%) and DUP (10.8±1.7%), but remained unchanged in CG. Body mass and body fat were similarly decreased in all groups (p<.01). In conclusion, comparing the efficiency of the two programmes, both LP and DUP training programmes elicit similar improvement in maximal bench press strength in healthy young males. 

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Published

2011-04-30

How to Cite

Soulas Δ., Bilios Π., Gerodimos Β., Karatrantou Κ., & Taxildaris Κ. (2011). Comparison between Linear and Daily Undulating Periodized Training Program for Maximal Strength in Young Men Air Force Cadets. Inquiries in Physical Education and Sport, 9(1), 44–52. https://doi.org/10.26253/heal.uth.ojs.ispe.2011.1359

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