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Table 1 Training session content and progression

From: Exercise strategies to protect against the impact of short-term reduced physical activity on muscle function and markers of health in older men: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Exercise

Sessions 1 and 2

Session 3–10

Session A

Session B

Sets

Reps

Load

Sets

Reps

Load

Seated leg press

3

8

60 % 1RM

4

8

75 % 1RM

Seated leg extension

DB calf raise

DB lat raise

2

10

70 % 10RM

3

10

80 % 10RM

DB bicep curl and press

RB seated row

  1. 1RM maximum load at which a single repetition can be completed, 10RM maximum load at which 10 repetitions can be completed, DB dumbbells, Lat lateral plane of motion, RB elastic resistance band, Reps repetitions
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