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There were no significant differences in hormonal responses (IGF-1 and testosterone) between the two training systems.
Practitioners can expect similar hormonal responses regardless of the resistance training system used.
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There were no significant (p > 0.05) main effects for IGF-1 and testosterone.
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Based on study design from abstract.
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
DOI 10.1519/jsc.0000000000001653
rct · n=25Cited 35×
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