Document Type
Paper- Restricted to Campus Access
Publication Date
4-23-2025
Faculty Mentor
Kyle Beyer
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine gender differences in performance, lactate response, and perceived fatigue during resistance training. Fourteen participants (7 male, 7 female) completed a warm-up, a one-repetition maximum (1RM) test, and four sets to failure of squat and bench press at 75% of 1RM. Blood lactate, squat jump performance, and self-reported focus, energy, fatigue, motivation, and enjoyment were measured at multiple time points. Results showed no significant gender difference in squat performance or perceived exertion; however, males completed significantly more bench press repetitions than females. Males also exhibited higher blood lactate concentrations and greater reported fatigue. Additionally, squat jump performance declined only in males. These findings suggest that men may experience greater physiological and perceptual fatigue during resistance training. Understanding these differences can help guide individualized training and recovery strategies to optimize performance across genders.
Recommended Citation
Moll, Rianne and Kenny, David Jr, "Effects of Gender on Lactate and Fatigue During Resistance Training" (2025). Health and Exercise Physiology Presentations. 25.
https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/health_pres/25
Restricted
Available to Ursinus community only.
Comments
Presented as part of the Ursinus College Celebration of Student Achievement (CoSA) held April 23, 2025.
The downloadable file is a poster.