期刊
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY
卷 121, 期 12, 页码 3421-3430出版社
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s00421-021-04807-0
关键词
Strength training; SERCA; Efferent neural drive; Neural adaptations
资金
- Molde University College - Specialized University in Logistics
- Molde University College
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Maximal strength training (MST) leads to significant improvements in strength and rate of force development, as well as increased efferent neural drive to maximally contracting skeletal muscle, without affecting SERCA expression.
Introduction Maximal strength training (MST), performed with heavy loads (similar to 90% of one repetition maximum; 1RM) and few repetitions, yields large improvements in efferent neural drive, skeletal muscle force production, and skeletal muscle efficiency. However, it is elusive whether neural adaptations following such high intensity strength training may be accompanied by alterations in energy-demanding muscular factors. Methods Sixteen healthy young males (24 +/- 4 years) were randomized to MST 3 times per week for 8 weeks (n = 8), or a control group (CG; n = 8). Measurements included 1RM and rate of force development (RFD), and evoked potentials recordings (V-wave and H-reflex normalized to M-wave (M) in the soleus muscle) applied to assess efferent neural drive to maximally contracting skeletal muscle. Biopsies were obtained from vastus lateralis and analyzed by western blots and real-time PCR to investigate the relative protein expression and mRNA expression of Sarcoplasmic Reticulum Ca2+ ATPase (SERCA) 1 and SERCA2. Results Significant improvements in 1RM (17 +/- 9%; p < 0.001) and early (0-100 ms), late (0-200 ms) and maximal RFD (31-53%; p < 0.01) were observed after MST, accompanied by increased maximal V-max/M-sup-ratio (9 +/- 14%; p = 0.046), with no change in H-reflex to M-wave ratio. No changes were observed in the CG. No pre- to post-training differences were found in mRNA or protein expressions of SERCA1 and SERCA2 in either group. Conclusion MST increased efferent neural drive to maximally contracting skeletal muscle, causing improved force production. No change was observed in SERCA expression, indicating that responses to high intensity strength training may predominantly be governed by neural adaptations.
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