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. 2016 Jun 24;17:298. doi: 10.1186/s13063-016-1422-1

Table 2.

Resistance training programme

Programme variable Preparatory phase Volume Intensity
Preparatory training phase
Exercise prescription 20–40 % 1RM 40 % 1RM 30–50 % 1RM
 Training intensity 2 × 20–30 repetitions 2 × 20–30 repetitions 2 × 20–30 repetitions
 Training volume 1 min 30 s 1 min
 Energy expenditure 300 kcal
 Rest time Weeks 1 to 4
Specific exercises
 Barbell squats
 Split squats
 Biceps curls
 Dumbbell lateral raises shoulder
 Dumbbell military shoulder press
 Dumbbell triceps curls
Resistance training protocol
Exercise prescription 40–60 % 1RM 70 % 1RM 70–80 % 1RM
 Training intensity 4 × 20–30 repetitions 4 × 20–30 repetitions 4 × 20–30 repetitions
 Training volume 1 min 30 s 1 min
 Energy expenditure 500 kcal
 Rest time Weeks 1 to 4
Specific exercises
 Barbell squats
 Dumbbell squats adductor
 Split squats
 Lateral adductor squat
 Biceps curls
 Dumbbell lateral raises shoulder
 Dumbbell military shoulder press
 Dumbbell triceps curls

Volume = sets × repetitions. 1RM one repetition maximum