A note on the capability profile - localized increase in force production and its effect on overall resistance training performance

TL;DR

This paper clarifies a paradox in a computational resistance exercise model, demonstrating that localized increases in force production do not necessarily impair overall exercise performance.

Contribution

It formally resolves a paradox in the model, showing that localized force increases do not degrade overall resistance training outcomes.

Findings

Localized force increases do not harm overall performance

The paradox in the computational model is resolved

Model clarifies resistance exercise dynamics

Abstract

In this article I resolve formally the apparent paradox that arises in the context of the computational model of resistance exercise introduced in my previous work. Contrary to intuition, the model seems to allow for a localized increase in force production to degrade the ultimate exercise performance. I show this not to be the case.