title: A comparison of linear and daily undulating periodized programs with equated volume and intensity for strength.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to compare linear periodization (LP) and daily undulating periodization (DUP) for strength gains. Twenty men (age = 21 +/- 2.3 years) were randomly assigned to LP (n = 10) or DUP (n = 10) groups. One repetition maximum (1RM) was recorded for bench press and leg press as a pre-, mid-, and posttest. Training involved 3 sets (bench press and leg press), 3 days per week. The LP group performed sets of 8 RM during weeks 1-4, 6 RM during weeks 4-8, and 4 RM during weeks 9-12. The DUP group altered training on a daily basis (Monday, 8 RM; Wednesday, 6 RM; Friday, 4 RM). Analysis of variance with repeated measures revealed statistically significant differences favoring the DUP group between T1 to T2 and T1 to T3. Making program alterations on a daily basis was more effective in eliciting strength gains than doing so every 4 weeks.
authors: Exercise and Wellness Research Laboratory, Department of Exercise Science and Physical Education, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287, USA.
authors: Matthew R
authors: MR
authors: Rhea
authors: Stephen D
authors: SD
authors: Ball
authors: Wayne T
authors: WT
authors: Phillips
authors: Lee N
authors: LN
authors: Burkett
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001132:Arm / Q000502:physiology; D001823:Body Composition / Q000502:physiology*; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000502:physiology; D008297:Male; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000502:physiology*; D010507:Periodicity; D010806:Physical Education and Training / Q000379:methods; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis; D014891:Weight Lifting / Q000502:physiology*