Adherence
A 12-week self-guided resistance training program does not significantly improve muscle strength or muscle mass in women with generalized joint hypermobility (GJH).
If you have generalized joint hypermobility, simply doing resistance exercises twice a week on your own is unlikely to build strength or muscle. You likely need higher intensity (heavier loads) and direct supervision to ensure proper progression and safety.
No improvement in strength or muscle mass by self-guided resistance training was found.
Why this rating
Single-blind RCT with adequate sample size for the effect expected, but limited by self-guided nature and baseline imbalances.
Source
Effect of resistance training on muscle properties and function in women with generalized joint hypermobility: a single-blind pragmatic randomized controlled trial
Gere Luder et al. · BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation · 2021
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