Brief review: Maximizing hypertrophic adaptation-possible contributions of aerobic exercise in the interset rest period

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Journal Article

Faculty

Faculty of Computing, Health and Science

School

School of Exercise and Health Sciences

RAS ID

15126

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Mohamad, N. , Cronin, J. B., & Nosaka, K. (2012). Brief review: Maximizing hypertrophic adaptation-possible contributions of aerobic exercise in the interset rest period. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 34(1), 8-15. Available here

Abstract

Typical resistance training sessions involve a combination of work and rest periods. Most research has focused on manipulating the sets, repetitions, and load during the work period in maximizing session's mechanical output and physiological adaptation, with little attention on interset rest period. However, it may be possible to enhance set kinematics and kinetics and consequently increase the adaptational effect of the training session by performing light aerobic activity during the interset rest period. This article explores this contention, suggesting the positive benefits of this type of exercise on a mechanical, metabolic, hormonal, and neural profile of a resistance training session.

DOI

10.1519/SSC.0b013e3182308969

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