RESISTANCE EXERCISE

This study tested 24 experienced athletes to see if turning the foot inward or outward during leg press changes how the inner thigh muscle (vastus medialis) contracts. Researchers measured muscle response with electrical stimulation before and after exercise. The goal was to unde…

This study looked at whether drinking a ketone supplement can increase muscle protein synthesis (muscle repair and growth) after resistance exercise in 48 healthy young adults. Researchers compared the effects of the ketone drink alone, with whey protein, or with plain water. The…

This study looked at how eating fewer calories to lose weight affects recovery after weightlifting. Eight experienced weightlifters were observed to see how their muscles bounced back. The goal was to understand the impact of low energy availability on strength and performance.

This study tested whether doing a few heavy squats before a workout can help you do more reps and lift more total weight. Nine strength-trained men did two different warm-ups on separate days: one with heavy weight and a long rest, and one with lighter weight and a short rest. Th…

This completed study looked at how children (ages 9-13) and adults (ages 18-50) respond to 12 weeks of resistance exercise using either flywheel or traditional weight stack machines. 91 healthy participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: flywheel training, weight …

This study looked at whether carrying heavy shopping bags twice a week for 15 minutes could help adults who don't do strength exercises improve their muscle mass, strength, and endurance. 45 people took part, with one group carrying bags in a lab and the other group sticking to t…

This study tested whether drinking a ketone monoester supplement changes hormone levels in healthy young men after a single session of resistance exercise. Twelve participants did leg presses and curls, then had their blood tested for testosterone and growth hormone over four hou…