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A single multi-joint high-intensity resistance exercise involving large muscle groups elicits post-exercise hypotension in normotensive-trained women: a crossover trial

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Abstract

Purpose

The aim of this study was to investigate whether only 1 multi-joint resistance exercise involving large muscle groups can elicit post-exercise hypotension (PEH).

Methods

A randomized crossover trial was conducted with 13 normotensive-trained women (21.8 ± 2.1 years; 23.5 ± 3.1 kg/m2; blood pressure 100.4 ± 4.9/58.6 ± 5.6 mmHg). They were submitted randomly into two sessions: (a) a single multi-joint resistance exercise session (3 sets of 20 repetitions at 80% of 20 repetitions maximum performed on double-leg press machine) and (b) control session (15 min of resting in a seated position). Blood pressure (BP) was measured before and at 20, 40, and 60 min following the control and resistance exercise sessions.

Results

It was observed a reduction in systolic BP at 40 min (4.8 ± 4.6 mmHg) and 60 min (6.3 ± 4.3 mmHg) post-exercise with a moderate magnitude (d ≥ 0.79, p < 0.05). Moreover, 10 participants (i.e., 77% of the sample) decreased at least 3 mmHg of systolic BP post-exercise. There was no change in diastolic BP and mean BP post-exercise (p > 0.05).

Conclusion

A single multi-joint high-intensity resistance exercise involving large muscle groups and performed within a very low time commitment elicited systolic PEH in normotensive-trained women.

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The authors are grateful for the students’ scholarships at undergraduate (Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico [CNPq]), master’s (Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior [CAPES]), and PhD (CAPES) levels. The funders had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of this manuscript.

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    Yuri Alberto Freire, Rodrigo Alberto Vieira Browne, Luiz Fernando Farias-Junior, Daniel Schwade & Eduardo Caldas Costa

  2. Physical Education and Sports Institute, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil

    Yuri Alberto Freire, Carlos Alberto da Silva & Francisco José Rosa de Sousa

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Freire, Y.A., da Silva, C.A., de Sousa, F.J.R. et al. A single multi-joint high-intensity resistance exercise involving large muscle groups elicits post-exercise hypotension in normotensive-trained women: a crossover trial. Sport Sci Health 14, 127–134 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11332-017-0415-0

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