Comparing two methods of weight training for muscle growth

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of two different eccentric weight training protocols on muscle damage and hypertrophy. Participants will engage in three lab sessions where they will perform maximal voluntary contractions and eccentric bench press exercises. The study will also assess participants' perceptions of muscle soreness and its impact on daily activities through follow-up questionnaires. The goal is to determine if a new eccentric training method leads to greater muscle damage and growth compared to traditional methods.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Sixteen young adults (ages 18-35) will be enrolled in this study.
* In order to be enrolled, they must have completed at least three months of resistance training in the past five years in order to minimize the learning effect and chance of injury.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Since regular resistance training reduces the primary outcomes, muscle damage and soreness, individuals who currently participate in chest press resistance training at least once per week will be excluded.
* Individuals who have musculoskeletal injuries in the shoulder, elbow or wrist that preclude pain-free resistance training, or who have underlying uncontrolled cardiovascular complications will also be excluded.
* Women who are pregnant, or may consider becoming pregnant over the subsequent 2 months, will be excluded

Where it's running

• Nyit
  Old Westbury, New York, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Amerigo Rossi, Ed.D — New York Institute of Technology
• Study coordinator: Amerigo Rossi, Ed.D
• Email: arossi01@nyit.edu
• Phone: 516 686-3884

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.