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ArticleFrontiers in public health2025

An investigation of the load-velocity relationship between flywheel eccentric and barbell training methods.

Ziwei Zhu, Jiayong Chen, Ruize Sun, Renchen Wang, Jiaxin He, Wenfeng Zhang, Weilong Lin, Duanying Li

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Ziwei Zhu *Graduate School, Guangzhou Sport University, Guangzhou, China.
Jiayong Chen *Graduate School, Guangzhou Sport University, Guangzhou, China.
Ruize SunGraduate School, Guangzhou Sport University, Guangzhou, China.
Renchen WangHarbin Institute of Information Technology, Harbin, China.
Jiaxin HeSchool of Athletic Training, Guangzhou Sport University, Guangzhou, China.
Wenfeng ZhangSchool of Athletic Training, Guangzhou Sport University, Guangzhou, China.
Weilong LinSchool of Athletic Training, Guangzhou Sport University, Guangzhou, China.
Duanying LiSchool of Athletic Training, Guangzhou Sport University, Guangzhou, China.

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Objective: Flywheel resistance training (FRT) is a training modality for developing lower limb athletic performance. The relationship between FRT load parameters and barbell squat loading remains ambiguous in practice, resulting in experience-driven load selection during training. Therefore, this study investigates optimal FRT loading for specific training goals (maximal strength, power, muscular endurance) by analyzing concentric velocity at varying barbell 1RM percentages (%1RM), establishes correlations between flywheel load, velocity, and %1RM, and integrates force-velocity profiling to develop evidence-based guidelines for individualized load prescription. Methods: Thirty-nine participants completed 1RM barbell squats to establish submaximal loads (20-90%1RM). Concentric velocities were monitored via linear-position transducer (Gymaware) for FRT inertial load quantification, with test-retest measurements confirming protocol reliability. Simple and multiple linear regression modeled load-velocity interactions and multivariable relationships, while Pearson's r and R Results: A strong inverse correlation (r = -0.88) and high linearity (R Conclusion: The strong linear inertial load-velocity relationship enables individualized load prescription through regression equations incorporating velocity and strength parameters. While FRT demonstrates limited efficacy for developing speed-strength, its longitudinal periodization effects require further investigation. Optimal FRT loading ranges were identified: 40-60%1RM for strength-speed, 60-80%1RM for power development, and 80-100% + 1RM for maximal strength adaptations.

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Athletic PerformanceResistance TrainingAdultFemaleHumansMaleMuscle StrengthReproducibility of ResultsWeight-BearingYoung Adultdigital trainingflywheel resistance trainingload monitoringsports performancevelocity-based training

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PMCPMC12162595

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