The American College of Sports Medicine updated resistance training guidance, emphasizing its benefits for muscle strength, hypertrophy, and physical function.
The review synthesized 137 systematic reviews involving over 30,000 participants, confirming resistance training's effectiveness compared to no exercise.
Key prescription variables for strength include training at least 2 sessions per week and using loads of at least 80% of one-repetition maximum.
Hypertrophy benefits from higher weekly volume, with at least 10 sets per muscle group per week associated with greater muscle size.
Resistance training should be individualized, with clinically meaningful benefits achievable through various approaches, including home-based programs.
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