Effect of adding single-joint exercises to a multi-joint exercise resistance-training program on strength and hypertrophy in untrained subjects

• Published in: Applied physiology, nutrition, and metabolism Vol. 38; no. 3; pp. 341 - 344
• Main Authors: Gentil, Paulo, Soares, Saulo Rodrigo Sampaio, Pereira, Maria Claúdia, Cunha, Rafael Rodrigues da, Martorelli, Saulo Santos, Martorelli, André Santos, Bottaro, Martim
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Canada NRC Research Press 01.03.2013; Canadian Science Publishing NRC Research Press
• Subjects: education programs; Exercise; Humans; Hypertrophy; Isometric exercise; Joint strength; Men; metabolism; Muscle Strength; Muscle, Skeletal; muscles; Muscular system; nutrition; Physiological aspects; Resistance Training; torque; Young adults

The aim of this study was to examine the effect of adding single-joint (SJ) exercises to a multi-joint (MJ) exercise resistance-training program on upper body muscle size and strength. Twenty-nine untrained young men participated in a 10-week training session. They were randomly divided in 2 groups:...