1. The Effects of High- vs. Low-Load Resistance Training on Strength and Hypertrophy: A Systematic Review.
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Sergio L. Jim´énez-Saiz, Carlos Alix, Juan Del Coso, and Carlos Balsalobre-Fernández
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muscle force ,strength training ,maximal strength ,exercise performance ,muscle performance ,Geography. Anthropology. Recreation ,Recreation. Leisure ,GV1-1860 ,Sports ,GV557-1198.995 - Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Traditionally, it has been proposed that strength gains and muscle hypertrophy required distinct characteristics to be achieved with resistance training. However, current evidence shows that the obtaining of improvements of strength and hypertrophy can be obtained with a single resistance training protocol. The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the existing body of literature pertaining to association between load during resistance training and their effects on strength gains and muscle hypertrophy. METHODOLOGY: Searches were conducted on Web of Science, PubMed/Medline, and Embase with no year restriction applied to the search strategy. Selected studies met the following inclusion criteria: (a) studies that included a combination of young and old males and females, with no known medical conditions or injuries; (b) including a resistance training with high-loads (≥60% of one-repetition maximum, 1RM) or low-loads (
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- 2023
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