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Both low and moderate resistance training loads are equally effective for increasing muscle mass in older women.
Practitioners can implement either low or moderate resistance training loads to enhance muscle mass in older women.
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These findings suggest that LOW and MOD loads are equally effective for promoting improvements in muscle growth.
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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