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. 2020 Sep 3;8:471. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2020.00471

Table 4.

Progressive resistance training program.

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Progressive resistance training Duration of exercise: 30–40 min
Number of muscle groups: 8–10
Upper body strength Repetition: 8 Number of sets: 3 Weight cuff: 0.5 kg around wrist. Repetition: 10Number of sets: 3 Weight cuff: 1.0 kg around wrist. Repetition: 12 Number of sets: 3 Weight cuff: 2.0 kg around wrist.
   Shoulder press
   Lateral shoulder raise
   Front shoulder raise
   Triceps extension
   Bicep curl
Lower body strength Repetition: 8 Number of sets: 3 Weight cuff: 0.5 kg around ankle. Repetition: 10Number of sets: 3 Weight cuff: 1.0 kg around ankle. Repetition: 12 Number of sets: 3 Weight cuff: 2.0 kg around ankle.
   Seated knee raise
   Seated knee extension
   Standing hamstring curl
   Standing lateral leg lift
   Calf raises
   Heel raises
Sit to stand Half-squat (with support) Repetition: 8 Number of sets: 3 Weight cuff: 0.5 kg around wrist. Repetition: 10 Number of sets: 3 Weight cuff: 1.0 kg around wrist. Repetition: 12 Number of sets: 3 Weight cuff: 2.0 kg around wrist.