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Resistance training for strength: Effect of number of sets and contraction speed

Authors :
Munn, Joanne
Herbert, Robert D.
Hancock, Mark J.
Gandevia, Simon C.
Source :
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. Sept, 2005, Vol. 37 Issue 9, 1622-1626
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

This study compared the effects on strength in the early phase of resistance training with one or three sets and fast or slow speeds. Results suggest that three sets of exercise produce twice the strength increase of one set in the early phase of resistance training.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01959131
Volume :
37
Issue :
9
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.141015831