Optimizing Strength and Hypertrophy: The Combined Effect of Intensity and Velocity Loss Thresholds in Bench Press Training

Bench press training adaptations depend on intensity and VL. High intensities (70-85% 1RM) consistently optimized strength and hypertrophy, while VL modulates outcomes: greater VL (50%) maximized muscle growth and endurance, while moderate VL (25%) produced superior maximal strength gains.

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Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
Published
2026-03-24
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https://doi.org/10.1249/mss.0000000000003988
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Sports Performance and Training
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Optimizing Strength and Hypertrophy: The Combined Effect of Intensity and Velocity Loss Thresholds in Bench Press Training

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
Sports Performance and Training
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Optimizing Strength and Hypertrophy: The Combined Effect of Intensity and Velocity Loss Thresholds in Bench Press Training

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Abstract

Bench press training adaptations depend on intensity and VL. High intensities (70-85% 1RM) consistently optimized strength and hypertrophy, while VL modulates outcomes: greater VL (50%) maximized muscle growth and endurance, while moderate VL (25%) produced superior maximal strength gains.

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