Research Article

The Effects of Krill Oil on mTOR Signaling and Resistance Exercise: A Pilot Study

Table 2

Training Protocol.

Weekly Schedule

Weight TrainingWeek1E2H3E4H
Hypertrophy/endurance:3 sets/12 repetitions
60s rest
3 sets/8 repetitions
90 s rest
3 sets/15 repetitions
60s rest
3 sets/10 repetitions
90s rest
Strength:3–5 sets/5 repetitions
3–5 min rest
3–5 sets/4 repetitions
3–5 min rest
3–5 sets/3 repetitions
3–5 min rest
3–5 sets/5 repetitions
3–5 min rest
Week5E6H7E8H
Hypertrophy/endurance:3 sets/12 repetitions
90 s rest
3 sets/8 repetitions
90s rest
3 sets/15 repetitions
60s rest
3 sets/10 repetitions
90s rest
Strength:3–5 sets/ 4 repetitions
3–5 min rest
3–5 sets/4 repetitions
3–5 min rest
3–5 sets/ 3 repetitions
3–5 min rest
3–5 sets/ 3 repetitions
3–5 min rest

Exercise Selection

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday

StrengthRestHypertrophy/enduranceHypertrophy/enduranceRestStrength
Leg pressBench pressSquatBench press
SquatBB rowDeadliftBB row
Glute-ham raiseBB shoulder pressLeg pressBB shoulder press
Pull-upsGlute-ham raisePull-ups
DB pressSeated leg curl
Incline DB pressLying leg curl
Side lateral raiseLeg ext.
Preacher curlCalf raise
Overhead tricep ext.
Cable fly
Hammer curl
Tricep pushdown
Cable press