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Only the traditional exercise order (MJ-SJ) resulted in a significant increase in mid-thigh thickness, with an increase of +7.2%.
To maximize mid-thigh hypertrophy, practitioners should consider starting with multi-joint exercises.
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Only the MJ-SJ group presented an increase in mid-thigh thickness from pre- to post-training (MJ-SJ = +7.2%, SJ-MJ = +3.9%).
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Based on the randomized controlled trial design.
Source
Effects of order of resistance training exercises on muscle hypertrophy in young adult men
Ademar Avelar et al. · Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism · 2018
DOI 10.1139/apnm-2018-0478
rct · n=36Cited 14×
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