Research Article
Strength Gains as a Result of Brief, Infrequent Resistance Exercise in Older Adults
Table 3
Beginning training loads.
| | Males | Females |
| Mean (±SD) training load (Kgs) | | | Torso arm | 61.23 ± 14.54 | 45.36 ± 10.34* | Chest press | 43.16 ± 10.80 | 29.98 ± 7.17* | Seated row | 47.66 ± 14.87 | 36.48 ± 9.48* | Overhead press | 33.29 ± 8.02 | 22.92 ± 6.31* | Leg press | 63.50 ± 13.35 | 47.56 ± 7.58* |
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Significant compared to males ().
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