In a recent study, researchers examined the effects of two types of resistance training on muscle size, strength, and intramuscular fat (IMF) in young and middle-aged individuals.
The first group engaged in free weight resistance training, which included exercises like squats, bench press, deadlifts, dumbbell rows, and back range movements. They performed three sets of 8-12 repetitions per exercise, using 70% of their one-repetition maximum.
The second group followed a body mass-based resistance training routine aka Calisthenics, which involved exercises such as leg raises, squats, rear raises, overhead shoulder mobility exercises, rowing, dips, lunges, single-leg Romanian deadlifts, and push-ups. They performed the maximum possible repetitions per session, typically in one or two sets.
After eight weeks of training, both groups experienced increased muscle size, as measured by muscle cross-sectional area (CSA). However, the body mass-based training group (calisthenics) showed an additional benefit of decreased intramuscular fat content (IMF).
These findings suggest that both free weight and body mass-based resistance training can lead to muscle growth. If reducing intramuscular fat is a specific goal, incorporating bodyweight exercises into your routine may provide an added advantage. 💣🤯
Been telling ya though 📸 Shots by the great @go0d_luck_chuck
OfficialBarstarzz
🏋️♂️ New Study Just Dropped! 💪
In a recent study, researchers examined the effects of two types of resistance training on muscle size, strength, and intramuscular fat (IMF) in young and middle-aged individuals.
The first group engaged in free weight resistance training, which included exercises like squats, bench press, deadlifts, dumbbell rows, and back range movements. They performed three sets of 8-12 repetitions per exercise, using 70% of their one-repetition maximum.
The second group followed a body mass-based resistance training routine aka Calisthenics, which involved exercises such as leg raises, squats, rear raises, overhead shoulder mobility exercises, rowing, dips, lunges, single-leg Romanian deadlifts, and push-ups. They performed the maximum possible repetitions per session, typically in one or two sets.
After eight weeks of training, both groups experienced increased muscle size, as measured by muscle cross-sectional area (CSA). However, the body mass-based training group (calisthenics) showed an additional benefit of decreased intramuscular fat content (IMF).
These findings suggest that both free weight and body mass-based resistance training can lead to muscle growth. If reducing intramuscular fat is a specific goal, incorporating bodyweight exercises into your routine may provide an added advantage. 💣🤯
Been telling ya though
📸 Shots by the great @go0d_luck_chuck
#barstarzz #barstarzzbtx
2 years ago | [YT] | 17