Resistance Exercise Training in McArdle Disease: Myth or Reality?

Table 1

Progress in strength of patient 1 in four years of training. All exercises consisted of 1-5 repetitions. First week: initial training program; four years of training: current training program.

Type of Exercise	First week	Four years of training
Deadlift	20kg	140kg
Squat	Body weight	120kg
Bench press (barbell)	15kg	50-60kg
Shoulder press (barbell)	10kg	40kg
Rows (laying prone on the bench – chest supported)	Barbell – 10kg	Barbell – 40kg
	Dumbbell – 6kg	Dumbbell – 28kg