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SynthesisEuropean journal of applied physiology2025

The effects of normobaric hypoxic resistance training on muscle strength in healthy adults.

Hao Wang, Maiwulanjiang Tuerhongjiang, Zichen Zeng, Yi Wang, Jianxiu Liu, Ruidong Liu

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Synthesis in European journal of applied physiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors.

Hao WangBeijing Sport University, NO.48 Xinxi Road, Beijing, 100084, China.
Maiwulanjiang Tuerhongjiang *Beijing Sport University, NO.48 Xinxi Road, Beijing, 100084, China.
Zichen Zeng *Beijing Sport University, NO.48 Xinxi Road, Beijing, 100084, China.
Yi WangShenyang Sport University, NO.36 Jinqiansong East Road, Liaoning, 110102, China.
Jianxiu LiuDivision of Sports Science and Physical Education, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China. liujianxiu@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn.
Ruidong LiuBeijing Sport University, NO.48 Xinxi Road, Beijing, 100084, China. lrd5156@bsu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7949-3079

Funding

Beijing Educational Science Planning Project CCHA24120Beijing Municipal Social Science Foundation 24YTC035The Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities 2024YDXL005
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Normobaric hypoxic resistance training (NHRT) has emerged as a novel approach to enhancing muscle strength, potentially offering advantages over conventional resistance training. However, its efficacy in healthy adults remains uncertain. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effects of NHRT on muscle strength indicators, including one-repetition maximum (1RM), isometric strength, and isokinetic strength, in healthy adults.

methodsFollowing PRISMA 2020 guidelines, four databases (PubMed, Web of Science, SportDiscus, and CNKI) were searched from inception to October 25, 2024, for randomized controlled trials. Study quality was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. Effect sizes were calculated using Review Manager 5.4.

resultsA total of 22 RCTs involving 487 healthy adults were included. The meta-analysis revealed a significant small-to-moderate improvement in 1RM (SMD = 0.22, 95% CI [0.06, 0.38]) but no statistically significant effects on isometric strength (SMD = 0.32, 95% CI [-0.05, 0.70]) and isokinetic strength (SMD = 0.25, 95% CI [-0.11, 0.62]). Subgroup analyses indicated that oxygen concentrations of 14-16% and training loads of 60-80% 1RM produced the most substantial gains, particularly among untrained participants.

conclusionsNHRT is a promising strategy for enhancing 1RM in healthy adults, with its effectiveness influenced by hypoxic levels, training load, and baseline training status. Optimal outcomes were observed at oxygen concentrations of 14-16% and moderate training loads (60-80% 1RM), particularly in untrained individuals. Further high-quality studies are warranted to confirm these outcomes and explore the underlying mechanisms.Registration number on PROSPEROCRD42024547100.

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HypoxiaMuscle, SkeletalMuscle StrengthResistance TrainingAdultHumansMaleIsokinetic strengthIsometric strengthMeta analysisNormobaric hypoxicOne-repetition maximumStrength trainingSystematic review

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