• Type 1 Muscle Fiber Hypertrophy after Blood Flow–restricted Training in Powerlifter 

      Bjørnsen, Thomas; Wernbom, Mathias; Kirketeig, Alexander; Paulsen, Gøran; Samnøy, Lars Edvin; Bækken, Lasse Vestli; Cameron-Smith, David; Berntsen, Sveinung; Raastad, Truls (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      PURPOSE: To investigate the effects of blood flow restricted resistance exercise (BFRRE) on myofiber areas (MFA), number of myonuclei and satellite cells (SC), muscle size and strength in powerlifters. METHODS Seventeen ...
    • Validity and Reliability of a Motorized Sprint Resistance Device 

      Rakovic, Elvir; Paulsen, Gøran; Helland, Christian; Haugen, Thomas André; Eriksrud, Ola (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      An increasing number of sprint-related studies have used motorized devices to provide resistance while sprinting. The aim of this study was to establish within-session reliability and criterion validity of sprint times ...
    • Validity of Force-Velocity Profiling Assessed With a Pneumatic Leg Press Device 

      Lindberg, Kolbjørn Andreas; Eythorsdottir, Ingrid Eir Thorp; Solberg, Paul André; Gløersen, Øyvind Nøstdahl; Seynnes, Olivier R.; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Paulsen, Gøran (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the concurrent validity of force–velocity (FV) variables assessed across 5 Keiser leg press devices. Methods: A linear encoder and 2 independent force plates (MuscleLab devices) ...
    • Vitamin C and E supplementation does not affect heat shock proteins or endogenous antioxidants in trained skeletal muscles during 12 weeks of strength training 

      Cumming, Kristoffer Toldnes; Raastad, Truls; Sørstrøm, Andreas Natvig; Paronetto, Maria Paola; Mercatelli, Neri; Ugelstad, Ingrid; Caporossi, Daniela; Paulsen, Gøran (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      Background: Supplementation with large doses of antioxidants, such as vitamin C and E, has been shown to blunt some adaptations to endurance training. The effects of antioxidant supplementation on adaptations to strength ...