http://fitmarker.com/ Stories tagged weight lifting en-us Mon, 21 May 2012 15:28:30 -0500 http://fitmarker.com/weight-training/differential-effects-of-strength-training-leading-to-failure-versus-not-to-failure-on-hormonal-responses-strength-and-muscle-power-gains/ Mon, 14 May 2012 01:53:53 -0500 http://fitmarker.com/weight-training/differential-effects-of-strength-training-leading-to-failure-versus-not-to-failure-on-hormonal-responses-strength-and-muscle-power-gains/ http://fitmarker.com/weight-training/effects-of-weightlifting-vs-kettlebell/ The Abstract "The present study compared the effects of six weeks of weightlifting plus traditional heavy resistance training exercises vs. kettlebell training on strength, power, and anthropometric measures. Thirty males were randomly assigned to one of two groups: 1) weightlifting (n = 13; mean ± SD, age: 22.92 ± 1.98 y; body mass: 80.57 ± 12.99 kg; height: 174.56 ± 5.80 cm); or 2) or kettlebell (n = 17; mean ± SD, age: 22.76 ± 1.86 y; body mass: 78.99 ± 10.68 kg; height: 176.79 ± 5.08 cm) and trained two times a week for six weeks. A linear periodization model was used for training; weeks 1-3 volume was 3×6 (kettlebell swings or high pull), 4×4 (accelerated swings or power clean), and 4×6 (goblet squats or back squats) and volume increased during weeks 4-6 to 4×6, 6×4, and 4×6, respectively. Participants were assessed for height (cm), body mass (kg), and body composition (skinfolds). Strength was assessed by the back squat 1RM while power was assessed by the vertical jump and power clean 1RM. The results of this study indicated that short-term weightlifting and kettlebell training were effective at increasing strength and power. However, the gain in strength using weightlifting movements was greater than that for kettlebell training. Neither method of training led to significant changes in any of the anthropometric measures. In conclusion, 6 weeks of weightlifting induced significantly greater improvements in strength compared to kettlebell training. No between-group differences existed for the vertical jump or body composition." ]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:49:15 -0500 http://fitmarker.com/weight-training/effects-of-weightlifting-vs-kettlebell/ http://fitmarker.com/motivation/weight-training-routines-and-individual-temperament/ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 08:23:37 -0600 http://fitmarker.com/motivation/weight-training-routines-and-individual-temperament/ http://fitmarker.com/strength/five-ways-to-get-faster-results-with-dumbbells/ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:53:47 -0500 http://fitmarker.com/strength/five-ways-to-get-faster-results-with-dumbbells/ http://fitmarker.com/bodybuilding/weight-lifting-program-guide-train-to-gain-muscle-mass-and-strength/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:39:19 -0500 http://fitmarker.com/bodybuilding/weight-lifting-program-guide-train-to-gain-muscle-mass-and-strength/