Comparing Two Eccentric Protocols on Muscle Damage

Description

The purpose of this study will be to test whether a new way of weight training is more effective than typical weight training. The investigators expect that this new way will cause more exercise-induced muscle damage, which helps people build bigger muscles. Another purpose of this study will be to explore perceptions of how muscle soreness impacts participant activities of daily living.

Conditions

Eccentric Hypertrophy, Muscle Damage

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Study overview

The purpose of this study will be to test whether a new way of weight training is more effective than typical weight training. The investigators expect that this new way will cause more exercise-induced muscle damage, which helps people build bigger muscles. Another purpose of this study will be to explore perceptions of how muscle soreness impacts participant activities of daily living.

A Novel Eccentric Resistance Training Strategy to Maximize Exercise Induced Muscle Damage in Young Adults

Comparing Two Eccentric Protocols on Muscle Damage

Condition
Eccentric Hypertrophy
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Old Westbury

NYIT, Old Westbury, New York, United States, 11568

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility 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.
  • * 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

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 35 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

New York Institute of Technology,

Amerigo Rossi, Ed.D, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, New York Institute of Technology

Study Record Dates

2025-06-01