Resistance training procedures
As illustrated in Initial training loads were selected based on 70% of the subject’s baseline 1RMs. The load was adjusted for all exercises based on the subject’s ability to reach momentary concentric failure between 8-12 repetitions. The load was decreased at the next training session if the subject completed less than eight repetitions on the final set or increased if the subject was able to complete all 12 repetitions on the final set. Load adjustments were approximately 5-10% for each exercise.