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Table 2 Resistance Training Program

From: Comparable endocrine and neuromuscular adaptations to variable vs. constant gravity-dependent resistance training among young women

Week

Sets

Reps

Intensity (% 1RM)

Rest (s)

1

3

10

65

120

2

3

10

65

120

3

3

10

70

120-180

4

3

12

70

120-180

5

3

12-10-10

75

120-180

6

4

12-10-10-8

75

120-180

7

4

10-10-8-8

80

180

8

5

10-10-8-8-6

80

180

  1. Exercises were the same for the 8-week resistance training program including bench press, squat, leg curl, and lateral pull down