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Both training groups experienced significant decreases in percent body fat (1.3 ± 1.3%).
Both training methods can effectively reduce body fat in untrained young women.
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High-load group and ML group also both resulted in significant decreases in percent body fat (1.3 ± 1.3%).
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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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