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Significant within-group increases in 1-RM bench press were observed for MJ, MJ + SJ, and SJ + MJ but not for SJ.
Varying the order of exercises can enhance strength gains in bench press.
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Results showed significant within-group increases in 1-RM bench press for MJ, MJ + SJ, and SJ + MJ but not for SJ.
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Based on the randomized controlled trial design indicated in the abstract.
Source
Varying the Order of Combinations of Single- and Multi-Joint Exercises Differentially Affects Resistance Training Adaptations
Lucas André Cavalcanti Brandão et al. · The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 2020
DOI 10.1519/jsc.0000000000003550
rct · n=43Cited 32×
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