Comparative Effects of Post-exercise Ingestion of a High or Low Molecular Weight Solution on Resistance Exercise Performance

Comparative Effects of Post-exercise Ingestion of a High or Low Molecular Weight Solution on Resistance Exercise Performance

This study sought to examine differences in resistance exercise performance, as measured by the kinetic and kinematic profile during multiple sets of the back squat exercise, following ingestion of high or low molecular weight carbohydrate beverages.

Inclusion Criteria:

• having at least 2 years resistance training experience to include the parallel back squat exercise at least once a week
• no musculoskeletal injury within previous 1 year
• not having consumed any nutritional or ergogenic supplement excluding protein and/or a daily vitamin for the previous 6-week period

Exclusion Criteria:

• no previous resistance training experience
• musculoskeletal injury within the previous 1 year
• having consumed or presenting consuming a nutritional or ergogenic supplement