Higher- Versus Lower-Intensity Strength-Training Taper: Effects on Neuromuscular Performance

To investigate the effects of strength-training tapers of different intensities but equal volume reductions on neuromuscular performance.Eleven strength-trained men (21.3 [3.3] y, 92.3 [17.6] kg, relative 1-repetition-maximum deadlift 1.9 [0.2] times bodyweight) completed a crossover study. Specifically, two 4-wk strength-training blocks were followed by a taper week with reduced volume (∼70%) involving either increased (5.9%) or decreased...