Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia Differences Between Upper and Lower Limbs Resistance Training Interventions

Exercise intervention with leg extensions on the dominant quadriceps, doing 3 sets of 5 repetitions with the 5RM after a 5-minute warm-up with a cycle ergometer at 1 watt per kg and 60-80 revolutions per minute and 1 set of 5 repetitions with the 10RM. Previously, 72 hours before, the 5RM would have been calculated progressively approaching in sets of 5 repetitions, starting with the lower weight and stopping the test when obtaining an unsuccessful trial (the participant could not manage to lift the weight five times). The previous successful set would be established as the 5RM.

Exercise intervention with brachial biceps curl on the dominant brachial biceps, doing 3 sets of 5 repetitions with the 5RM after a 5-minute warm-up with a cycle ergometer at 1 watt per kg and 60-80 revolutions per minute and 1 set of 5 repetitions with the 10RM. Previously, 72 hours before, the 5RM would have been calculated progressively approaching in sets of 5 repetitions, starting with the lower weight and stopping the test when obtaining an unsuccessful trial (the participant could not manage to lift the weight five times). The previous successful set would be established as the 5RM.