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Resistance Training

Known as: Training, Strength, strength train, Strength Training 
A type of strength-building exercise program that requires the body muscle to exert a force against some form of resistance, such as weight, stretch… 
National Institutes of Health

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Weight-Bearing Strengthening ProgramWeight-Lifting Strengthening Program

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Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
Muscular strength is inversely associated with aortic stiffness in young men.
UNLABELLED Muscular strength is associated with reduced mortality. Paradoxically, strength training may increase central artery… 
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
INTERMITTENT EXERCISE AS A CONDITIONING ACTIVITY TO INDUCE POSTACTIVATION POTENTIATION
Postactivation potentiation (PAP) is defined as a short-term increase in voluntary muscle activation following a previous… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Effects of back extensor strength training versus balance training on postural control.
PURPOSE Aim of this study was to investigate effects of 1) regular back extensor strength training as opposed to balance training… 
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Exercise and activity level in Alzheimer's disease: a potential treatment focus.
This article provides information on the baseline health and physical function of 30 individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD… 
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
The Effects of a Single Bout of Strength Training on Ambulatory Blood Pressure Levels in 24 Mildly Hypertensive Men
Twenty-four mildly hypertensive sedentary men were randomly assigned to one or two control conditions of health education or a… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
Knee flexion to extension peak torque ratios and low-back injuries in highly active individuals.
The purpose of this study was to investigate for possible relationships between knee flexion to extension peak torque ratios (F1… 
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Muscle activity in upper and lower rectus abdominus during abdominal exercises.
Highly Cited
1993
Highly Cited
1993
Are adaptations to combined endurance and strength training affected by the sequence of training?
The purpose of this study was to determine whether the sequence of strength training before endurance training (ST/ET) is more or… 
Review
1988
Review
1988
Prevention of Hip and Knee Injuries in Ballet Dancers
SummaryHip problems form about 10% (7.0 to 14.2%) of most published series of ballet injuries. The abnormally large range of… 
Highly Cited
1975
Highly Cited
1975
Enzyme activities and muscle strength after "sprint training" in man.
Sprint type strength training was performed 3-4 times a week for 8 weeks by 4 healthy male students (16-18 yrs). The training was… 
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