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Both moderate-load and high-load resistance training resulted in significant increases in lean body mass (1.5 ± 0.83 kg) and lean dry mass (1.32 ± 0.62 kg).
Both training methods are effective for increasing muscle mass in untrained young women.
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Both HL and ML resulted in similar significant increases in lean body mass (1.5 ± 0.83 kg), lean dry mass (1.32 ± 0.62 kg).
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The Effects of Moderate- Versus High-Load Resistance Training on Muscle Growth, Body Composition, and Performance in Collegiate Women
Jason M. Cholewa et al. · The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 2017
DOI 10.1519/jsc.0000000000002048
rct · n=20Cited 36×
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