Effects of Supersets Versus Traditional Strength Training Methods on Muscle Adaptations, Recovery, and Selected Anthropometric Measures
Year: 2011
Type: article
Abstract: Resistance training has proven to be beneficial for individuals of all ages at improving muscular strength and endurance, increasing muscle size, and improving performance and body image among other factors.Specific intensities, volumes, and rest periods have been suggested through resistance training research as a means of targeting a particular variable such as muscle strength or power.Modifications to the arrangement of exercises during a resistance training program may promote speedier gains or enhanced muscle development.Individuals would likely be more inclined to participate in a resistance training regimen if this were the case.In order to determine whether changing exercise arrangement during a resistance training program will elicit superior gains in muscle and body development, 31 young women were divided into three groups: control (C), traditional (T), and compound supersets group (SS).Supersets are coupled resistance training exercises that target either the same muscle group (agonist-agonist/compound superset) or opposing muscle groups (agonist-antagonist/reciprocal supersets).The women were tested pre-training for muscle strength (MS), muscle endurance (ME), vastus lateralis cross-sectional area (CSA) and thickness, body composition (BC), and thigh girth.The women then trained for 12 weeks.Post workout soreness and workout time per session was also monitored."It always seems impossible until it's done" (Nelson Mandela-1993 Nobel Prize for Peace winner and the first fully representative democratically elected state president of South Africa in 1994).This work was completed with the dedicated support and guidance of Dr. Robert Hikida, my dissertation advisor and a tireless worker, who somehow put up with me year after year.Words cannot express my thanks.Special thanks to my committee members: Dr. Marc Cutright
Author: Jason B. White
Institution: Ohio University
Language: English
Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1529284257