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Ischemic preconditioning combined with inter-set palm cooling enhances performance in strength-trained men during high-intensity resistance training: A randomized crossover trial

Chih-Min Wu
1
,
Wei-Cheng Chou
1
,
Wen-Yi Wang
2
,
Zong-Yan Cai
3

  1. Department of Leisure and Sports Management, Cheng Shiu University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
  2. Graduate Institute of Sports Pedagogy, University of Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
  3. Center for Physical and Health Education, Si Wan College, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Biol Sport. 2026; 43: 139–147
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2026.152344
Online publish date: 2025/08/13
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