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Strength Increases In Upper And Lower Body Are Larger With Longer Inter-Set Rest Intervals In Trained Men

Document Type

Article

Keywords

Exercise test, Muscle strength, Physical education and training, Physical fitness, Weight lifting

Journal/Book/Conference Title

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport

Volume

13

Issue

4

First Page

429

Last Page

433

Abstract

The purpose of the current study was to compare different rest interval durations on upper and lower body strength. Thirty-six recreationally trained men were randomly assigned to 1. min (G1; n=12), 3. min (G3; n=12) or 5. min (G5; n=12) rest interval groups. Each group performed the same resistance training program. Maximal strength was assessed at baseline, mid-point (8 weeks) and post-training (16 weeks) for the bench press and leg press exercises. For the bench press, significant increases were demonstrated within G3 and G5 at 8 weeks and at 16 weeks versus baseline (p

Department

School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services

Original Publication Date

7-1-2010

DOI of published version

10.1016/j.jsams.2009.08.002

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