Research
Neural
Both traditional (TD) and pyramidal (PR) resistance training systems resulted in significant increases in muscular strength in older women, with TD showing a 12.4% increase in 1RM chest press and PR showing an 11.5% increase.
Both training systems can be effectively used to enhance strength in older female populations.
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Significant (p ≤ 0.05) increases were observed in both groups for muscular strength in the 1RM chest press (TD = 12.4% and effect size [ES] = 0.86 vs. PR = 11.5% and ES = 0.74).
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Source
Effects of Traditional and Pyramidal Resistance Training Systems on Muscular Strength, Muscle Mass, and Hormonal Responses in Older Women: A Randomized Crossover Trial
Alex S. Ribeiro et al. · The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 2016
rct · n=25Cited 35×
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