A randomized trial on the efficacy of split-body versus full-body resistance training in non-resistance trained women.

Full-body Resistance training Split-body Training frequency

Journal

BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation
ISSN: 2052-1847
Titre abrégé: BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101605016

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
14 May 2022
Historique:
received: 26 11 2021
accepted: 04 05 2022
entrez: 15 5 2022
pubmed: 16 5 2022
medline: 16 5 2022
Statut: epublish

Résumé

The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of a 12-week upper/lower split- versus a full-body resistance training program on maximal strength, muscle mass and explosive characteristics. Fifty resistance untrained women were pair-matched according to baseline strength and randomized to either a full-body (FB) routine that trained all of the major muscle groups in one session twice per week, or a split-body program (SPLIT) that performed 4 weekly sessions (2 upper body and 2 lower body). Both groups performed the same exercises and weekly number of sets and repetitions. Each exercise was performed with three sets and 8-12 repetition maximum (RM) loading. Study outcomes included maximal strength, muscle mass, jump height and maximal power output. No between-group differences were found in any of the variables. However, both FB and SPLIT increased mean 1-RM from pre- to post-test in the bench press by 25.5% versus 30.0%, lat pulldown by 27.2% versus 26.0% and leg press by 29.2% versus 28.3%, respectively. Moreover, both FB and SPLIT increased jump height by 12.5% versus 12.5%, upper-body power by 20.3% versus 16.7% and muscle mass by 1.9% versus 1.7%, p < 0.01, respectively. This study did not show any benefits for split-body resistance-training program compared to full-body resistance training program on measures of maximal- and explosive muscle strength, and muscle mass. ISRCTN81548172, registered 15. February 2022.

Sections du résumé

BACKGROUND BACKGROUND
The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of a 12-week upper/lower split- versus a full-body resistance training program on maximal strength, muscle mass and explosive characteristics. Fifty resistance untrained women were pair-matched according to baseline strength and randomized to either a full-body (FB) routine that trained all of the major muscle groups in one session twice per week, or a split-body program (SPLIT) that performed 4 weekly sessions (2 upper body and 2 lower body). Both groups performed the same exercises and weekly number of sets and repetitions. Each exercise was performed with three sets and 8-12 repetition maximum (RM) loading. Study outcomes included maximal strength, muscle mass, jump height and maximal power output.
RESULTS RESULTS
No between-group differences were found in any of the variables. However, both FB and SPLIT increased mean 1-RM from pre- to post-test in the bench press by 25.5% versus 30.0%, lat pulldown by 27.2% versus 26.0% and leg press by 29.2% versus 28.3%, respectively. Moreover, both FB and SPLIT increased jump height by 12.5% versus 12.5%, upper-body power by 20.3% versus 16.7% and muscle mass by 1.9% versus 1.7%, p < 0.01, respectively.
CONCLUSIONS CONCLUSIONS
This study did not show any benefits for split-body resistance-training program compared to full-body resistance training program on measures of maximal- and explosive muscle strength, and muscle mass.
TRIAL REGISTRATION BACKGROUND
ISRCTN81548172, registered 15. February 2022.

Identifiants

pubmed: 35568897
doi: 10.1186/s13102-022-00481-7
pii: 10.1186/s13102-022-00481-7
pmc: PMC9107721
doi:

Types de publication

Journal Article

Langues

eng

Pagination

87

Informations de copyright

© 2022. The Author(s).

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Auteurs

Helene Pedersen (H)

Faculty of Education, Arts and Sports, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, PB 133, 6851, Sogndal, Norway. Helene.pedersen@hvl.no.

Marius Steiro Fimland (MS)

Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.

Brad J Schoenfeld (BJ)

Department of Health Sciences, Lehman College, Bronx, USA.

Vegard Moe Iversen (VM)

Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.
Department of Public Health and Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.

Kristoffer Toldnes Cumming (KT)

Faculity of Health and Welfare, Østfold University College, Fredrikstad, Norway.

Susanne Jensen (S)

Faculty of Education, Arts and Sports, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, PB 133, 6851, Sogndal, Norway.

Atle Hole Saeterbakken (AH)

Faculty of Education, Arts and Sports, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, PB 133, 6851, Sogndal, Norway.

Vidar Andersen (V)

Faculty of Education, Arts and Sports, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, PB 133, 6851, Sogndal, Norway.

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