Research
Neural
Leg press one repetition maximum (1RM) strength favored the moderate load (ML) group.
Moderate load training may be more effective for increasing maximal strength in older adults.
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Leg press 1RM favored the ML group (-14.38 kg, 95% CI [-24.47, -4.29]).
Why this rating
Based on study design from abstract.
Source
Comparison of Light vs Moderate Load Strength Training on Muscle mass, Strength, and Power in Middle-Aged and Older Adults
Anoop Balachandran et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2023
rct · n=23
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