Research
Neural
Starting an exercise session with single-joint (SJ) exercises leads to greater strength gains in SJ exercises compared to starting with multi-joint (MJ) exercises (ES = -0.58; p = 0.032).
Practitioners should consider starting with SJ exercises for optimal strength gains in those movements.
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the strength gains in the SJ exercises, favouring starting the exercise session with SJ exercises (ES = −0.58; p = 0.032)
Why this rating
Based on a meta-analysis of studies with good-to-excellent methodological quality.
Source
What influence does resistance exercise order have on muscular strength gains and muscle hypertrophy? A systematic review and meta‐analysis
João Pedro Nunes et al. · European Journal of Sport Science · 2020
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