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Both training systems resulted in significant increases in skeletal muscle mass, with TD showing a 3.6% increase and PR showing a 2.4% increase.
Both training systems can be utilized to promote muscle gain in older female populations.
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Significant (p ≤ 0.05) increases were observed... for skeletal muscle mass (TD = 3.6% and ES = 0.32 vs. PR = 2.4% and ES = 0.24).
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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
DOI 10.1519/jsc.0000000000001653
rct · n=25Cited 35×
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