Research
Neural
Both low and moderate resistance training loads are equally effective for improving muscular strength in older women.
Practitioners can use either low or moderate loads in resistance training programs for older women to achieve similar strength gains.
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These findings suggest that LOW and MOD loads are equally effective for promoting improvements in muscular strength.
Why this rating
Based on the randomized controlled trial design.
Source
Effects of Different Resistance Training Loads on the Muscle Quality Index in Older Women
Alex S. Ribeiro et al. · The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 2020
rct · n=27Cited 17×
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