Bodybuilding is full of myths and practices that are contrary to the scientific literature, which can lead to health problems. Adopting a scientifically designed approach is very important, as it may help bodybuilders to achieve better results while preserving their health. However, I have some criticism regarding some practices adopted in the referred article as […]
The deadlift is a fundamental exercise used in the development of whole body strength and a common element in resistance training programs for all levels. However, many practitioners report the fatigue of forearm muscles and possibly a lack of grip strength as obstacles to exercise performance, which may lead to the use of ergogenic aids,
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It has been reported that periodic resistance training (retraining after short-term detraining) could maintain muscle performance. However, the training volume used in previous studies differed between continuous and periodic training groups. This study compared strength gains following 20 sessions of continuous and periodic resistance training programs. 60 healthy, detrained women were randomly assigned into one
This study compared the time course of elbow flexor muscle recovery after multi- and single-joint exercises in highly resistance trained men. Sixteen men (24.5 ± 5.5 years) performed, in a counterbalanced order, 8 sets of 10 repetition maximum (RM) unilateral seated row exercise, and 8 sets of 10 RM unilateral biceps preacher curl exercise using
It has been reported that hypertrophy gains is greater in upper body compared to lower body, however, there is no consensus that muscular strength gains are greater in upper body than in lower body. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to compare the strength gains between knee extensors and elbow flexors in response
The Effects of Resistance Training on Lower and Upper Body Strength Gains in Young Women Read More »
A musculação é uma das formas de exercício físico mais comum nas academias físicoesportivas e um dos campos científicos que mais evoluiu nas últimas décadas. Todavia, a prática da musculação em academias ainda é cercada de mitos, crenças culturais e a aplicação prática das evidências científicas na prescrição do treinamento parece ser uma realidade ainda
Musculação: Crenças vs. Evidências Read More »
The aim of this study was compare changes in upper body muscle strength and size in trained men performing resistance training (RT) programs involving multi-joint plus single-joint (MJ+SJ) or only multi-joint (MJ) exercises. Twenty young men with at least two years of experience in RT were randomized in two groups: MJ+SJ (n = 10, 27.7
Background: Some authors suggest that single joint (SJ) exercises promote greater muscle hypertrophy because they are easier to be learned and therefore have less reliance on neural factors. On the other hand, some authors recommend an emphasis on multi-joint (MJ) exercises for maximizing muscle strength, assuming that MJ exercises are more effective than SJ execises
Single vs. Multi-Joint Resistance Exercises: Effects on Muscle Strength and Hypertrophy Read More »
Aim: The purpose of the present study was to compare the effects of equal-volume resistance training (RT) performed once or twice a week on muscle mass and strength of the elbow flexors in untrained young men. Methods: Thirty men (23 ± 3 years) without previous resistance training experience were divided into two groups: Group 1
