Salivary stress hormone response and performance in full competition after linear or undulating periodization training in elite powerlifters

The purposes of this study were to determine differences in training loads and stress hormones among national level powerlifting competitors and the effect on performance.Thirteen experienced male powerlifters provided detailed training logs during the 8 weeks prior to a national competition. Participants were divided into linear (LP, N.=6) and undulating periodization (UP, N.=7) training groups. Following weigh-ins and after successfully...