Reverse Periodization for Improving Sports Performance: A Systematic Review.

Gonzalez-Rave Jose MariaFernando González-MohinoVíctor Rodrigo-Carranza David B Pyne

Published in: Sports medicine - open (2022)

It appears that reverse periodization is no more effective than other forms of periodization in improving sports performance. More comparative studies on this alternative version of periodization are required to verify its effectiveness and utility across a range of endurance sports.

Keyphrases

randomized controlled trial
systematic review
skeletal muscle
high intensity
high school
resistance training
psychometric properties