Study of 15% Versus 30% Velocity Loss Thresholds During Bodyweight Squats and Their Effects on Strength and Endurance in Young Women
Effect of 15% Versus 30% Intra-Set Velocity Loss Thresholds During Bodyweight Squats on Lower-Limb Strength and Muscular Endurance in Non-Athletic Young Female Adults.
University of Health Sciences Lahore
52 participants
Feb 22, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn how two different velocity loss thresholds (15% and 30%) during bodyweight squats affect strength and endurance in non-athletic young women aged 18-25 years. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does a lower velocity loss threshold (15%) during bodyweight squats improve lower-limb strength? Does a higher velocity loss threshold (30%) during bodyweight squats improve muscular endurance? Researchers will compare the two groups (15% vs. 30% velocity loss) to see if one approach works better for strength and endurance. Participants will: Perform bodyweight squats three times per week for six weeks. Be randomly assigned to either the 15% or 30% velocity loss group. Complete strength and endurance tests before and after the program
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Female participants
- Years
- Body Mass Index less than 30 kg/m²
- Low physical activity level
- Able to perform body weight squats without pain or assistance
Exclusion Criteria5
- Recent Cardiovascular Disease
- Current Patellar Injury
- Recent Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Current Pregnancy or Postpartum Period within the last 6 months
- Participation in resistance or endurance training programs in the past 6 months.
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Interventions
Participants will perform supervised body-weight squat training using an intra-set velocity loss threshold of 15%. Velocity loss will be monitored using standardized metronome cadence as a proxy for movement velocity. Training frequency, volume, and progression will be consistent across groups except for the velocity loss threshold.
Participants will perform supervised body-weight squat training using an intra-set velocity loss threshold of 30%. Velocity loss will be monitored using standardized metronome cadence as a proxy for movement velocity. Training frequency, volume, and progression will be consistent across groups except for the velocity loss threshold.
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NCT07461701