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Effects of a 12-week Suspension Versus Free Weight Training Program on Body Composition and Handgrip Strength in Older Men

NCT04834804 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 36

Last updated 2021-04-09

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Summary

The present investigation lasted a total of 16 weeks, of which 4 were employed for assessment and measurements and 12 weeks were used for the exercise treatment. The participants underwent two different training programs carried out in three weekly 75-min sessions, on alternate days (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, in the morning). Each session of both training programs consisted of a warm-up at the beginning and general stretching at the end. The exercises used in the suspension training program were: squat, rear deltoid row, biceps curl, chest press, low row, rotational ward, split squat whit Y deltoid fly, triceps pushdown. The exercises used in the free weight training program were: squat with support, unilateral squat, hip adduction and abduction, calves, hip flexor, alternating curl, French triceps press, and high row. Eleven participants were included in the control group.

Conditions

  • Effect of Different Exercise Programs on Body Composition

Interventions

OTHER

Physical activity

12 weeks of exercise training

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Bologna

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-09-02
Primary Completion
2019-12-02
Completion
2019-12-02

Countries

  • Italy

Study Locations

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