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Published in final edited form as: J Aging Phys Act. 2012 Sep 4;21(2):186–207. doi: 10.1123/japa.21.2.186

Table 1. Exercises Performed During the Resistance-Training Intervention.

Exercise	Type	# of repetitions, sets
Triceps press	Machine	8 repetitions, 3 sets^a
Preacher curl	Machine	8 repetitions, 3 sets^a
Chest press	Machine	8 repetitions, 3 sets^a
Overhead press	Machine	8 repetitions, 3 sets^a
Compound row	Machine	8 repetitions, 3 sets^a
Incline press	Machine	8 repetitions, 3 sets^a
Lateral raise	Free weights	8 repetitions, 3 sets^a
Wrist curl	Free weights	10 repetitions, 1 set
Wrist extension	Free weights	10 repetitions, 1 set

^a

After Session 6, two sets of eight repetitions, and then on the third set, as many repetitions as possible.