The study investigated the influence of different speeds of muscle actions on the volume of repetitions, muscle fa-tigue and delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS). The study included 9 women. At first, was performed the an-thropometric measurements and evaluation of maximum dynamic force through the 1RM test; At second, the vol-unteers performed three sets with 60% of 1RM with the highest number
... [Show full abstract] of repetitions possible, emphasizing the concentric phase of the movement (CP); at third, the same was executed with emphasis on the eccentric phase of the movement (EP); at fourth, the same procedure was done without emphasis on any stage of the movement (CoP). At the end of each set of each protocol was added the maximum volume of repetitions (MVR), collected the fatigue index, and DOMS was evaluated in the intervals of 24, 48 and 72 hours. In the DOMS, EP protocol showed significant difference compared to other protocols in all intervals. The MVR in EP showed a smaller number of repetitions (34,77) opposite the other protocols. We conclude that the accomplishment of protocols that emphasize the eccentric actions should be done with caution, because it’s responses can lead at to loss on volume, increase DOMS and affect the performance.