Abstract
Summary Aim The purpose of this study was to identify the acute effects of different strength training (ST) programs in perceptual and physiological responses to handball small-sided games (SSG). Methods Twelve senior male players participated in the study (age 22.2 ± 3.4, height 1.82 ± 0.05 m, weight 80.6 ± 5.38 kg, BMI 24.4 ± 1.33; HR max 195 ± 10.3). The heart rate (HR) and the rating of perceived exertion (RPE) were measured during SSG (3 × 3 and 6 × 6: 4 blocks of 5 minutes each) in a handball half court, with and without precedent ST. Results The results showed that ST increased the time spent above 90% HR max (ST × HR Zone, P
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