Training & movement
C · Interpret with cautionWhat strength training achieves in healthy young women
Subject: Moderators of strength-training effects in healthy young women
What this means
Strength training increased muscle mass (effect 0.4) and especially strength (effect 1.2). More sessions were linked to more muscle growth. Body fat percentage and explosive power also improved.
Molinari T, Radaelli R, Rech A, Brusco CM, Markarian AM, Lopez P · 2024 · Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 38(4):804-814
What does this rating mean?
Limited, mixed or hard-to-translate evidence. Useful as direction, not as a rule.
Findings
Which factors influence the outcome of strength training, specifically in young women. A supplement to the broader study on moderators of strength and muscle gain.
Who this applies to
Healthy young women aged 18 to 35.
Size of the research
Forty randomized controlled trials with 1,312 participants in total.
What to keep in mind
The link between weekly training volume and strength gains fell just short of statistical significance. The links show associations across studies, not proven cause.
Practical conclusion for REZA
Supporting, not directive. Included for completeness.
View method and source
Methodology
Systematic review with meta-analysis
Original source
DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000004666 · PMID: 38090747
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