Graduation Date
Fall 2016
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
Program
Master of Science degree with a major in Kinesiology, option Exercise Science
Committee Chair Name
Dr. Young Sub Kwon
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Second Committee Member Name
Dr. Sean Healy
Second Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Third Committee Member Name
Dr. Mona Hass
Third Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Abstract
Between set rest intervals (RI) are one of the most important variables in resistance training; however, no known research has investigated the effects of RIs greater than 5-min during strength training (>85% of 1RM). The purpose of this research was to examine the effects of three different RIs (2, 5, and 8-minute) on training volume (kg, sets x reps x resistance) and repetition sustainability during a high-intensity bench press exercise (> 85% of 1RM). Fifteen resistance trained males (mean+sd, age = 26+5 yr, height = 161+6 cm, body mass = 79+6 kg, bench press 1RM ratio = 1.39+0.1) completed 3 experimental sessions, during which 4 sets of the bench press were performed with 85% of a 1RM load. During experimental sessions, the bench press was performed with a 2, 5, or 8-minute RI in a random counterbalanced design. Data was analyzed using both a one and two-way ANOVA with repeated measures. As sets progressed, repetitions were significantly different (p < 0.05) between all RIs and only the 8-min RI (p < 0.05) allowed for the complete sustainability of repetitions over four consecutive sets. Greater training volume (p < 0.05) was attained when subjects used an 8-min RI between sets compared to a 2 or 5-min RI. Resistance trained males, with the goal of greater volume during strength training, would benefit from longer RIs; specifically, using an 8-min RI between 4 consecutive sets of a bench press exercise.
Citation Style
APA
Recommended Citation
Hernandez, Dennis J., "The effect of rest interval duration on the volume completed during a high intensity bench press exercise" (2016). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 9.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/9
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