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*

Significant compared to males ().