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Powerlifters had significantly greater training duration and absolute squat and bench press 1RM compared to recreationally strength-trained subjects.
Powerlifting training may lead to greater strength gains compared to recreational strength training.
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Powerlifters had significantly greater (p ≤ 0.05) training duration and absolute squat and bench press 1RM.
Why this rating
Based on the comparative analysis of strength and training duration.
Source
Range of Motion Predicts Performance in National-Level New Zealand Male Powerlifters
Alyssa‐Joy Spence et al. · The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 2022
DOI 10.1519/jsc.0000000000004205
cross-sectional · n=24Cited 5×
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