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"&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;This article, one in a series, takes a look at the position stand of the American College of Sports Medicine titled &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/top-weight-training-success-tips-3498543&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Progression&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; Models in Resistance Training for Healthy Adults, 2009&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;. This is a summary of the evidence from a well-qualified group of experts for the effectiveness of various procedures and practices in resistance and weight training programs.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;This article summarizes ACSM guidelines for training characteristics focusing on training for hypertrophy or muscle building, with companion articles available for &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/general-principles-of-strength-training-3498564&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;strength&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/general-principles-of-power-training-3498565&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;power&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/the-science-of-weight-training-for-muscle-building-3498562&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;4&amp;quot;&amp;gt;endurance&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, and &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/the-science-of-weight-training-for-muscle-building-3498562&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;5&amp;quot;&amp;gt;older adults&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Note that in this version of the ACSM stand, the authors have graded the quality of the evidence as follows:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;A - Best class of evidence (randomized controlled trials (RCT)&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;B - Second level of evidence (fewer RCT)&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;C - Third level (observational only, not RCT)&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;D - Least quality of evidence (panel consensus judgment, clinical experience)&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;RT stands for &amp;amp;#34;resistance training&amp;amp;#34; in the following discussion.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Muscle Building (Hypertrophy)&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Progressive overloading is necessary for maximal muscle fiber recruitment and size increases, which means that alterations in weight training program design for both strength and muscle hypertrophy will be most beneficial for maximizing strength and muscle over time.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Muscle Action&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Evidence category A.&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; &amp;amp;#34;Similar to strength training, it is recommended that concentric, eccentric and isometric muscle actions be included for novice, intermediate, and advanced RT.&amp;amp;#34;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Loading and Volume&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Evidence category A.&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; &amp;amp;#34;For novice and intermediate individuals, it is recommended that moderate loading be used (70-85% of 1 RM) for 8-12 repetitions per set for one to three sets per exercise.&amp;amp;#34;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Evidence category C.&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; &amp;amp;#34;For advanced training, it is recommended that a loading range of 70-100% of 1 RM be used for 1-12 repetitions per set for three to six sets per exercise in a periodized manner such that the majority of training is devoted to 6-12 RM and less training devoted to 1-6 RM loading.&amp;amp;#34;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Exercise Selection and Order&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Evidence category A.&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; &amp;amp;#34;It is recommended that single- and multiple-joint free-weight and machine exercises be included in an RT program in novice, intermediate, and advanced individuals.&amp;amp;#34;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Evidence category C.&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; &amp;amp;#34;For exercise sequencing, an order similar to strength training is recommended.&amp;amp;#34;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Rest Periods&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Evidence category C.&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; &amp;amp;#34;It is recommended that 1- to 2-minute rest periods be used in novice and intermediate training programs. For advanced training, rest period length should correspond to the goals of each exercise or training phase such that 2- to 3-minute rest periods may be used with heavy loading for core exercises and 1-2 minutes may be used for other exercises of moderate to moderately high intensity.&amp;amp;#34;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Repetition Velocity&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Evidence category C.&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; &amp;amp;#34;It is recommended that slow to moderate velocities be used by novice- and intermediate-trained individuals. For advanced training, it is recommended that slow, moderate, and fast repetition velocities be used depending on the load, the repetition number, and the goals of the particular exercise.&amp;amp;#34;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Frequency&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Evidence category A.&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; It is recommended that a frequency of 2-3 days/week be used for novice training (when training the total body each workout).&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Evidence category B.&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; For intermediate training, the recommendation is similar for total-body workouts or 4 days/week when using an upper/lower body split routine (each major muscle group trained twice per week).&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Evidence category C.&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; For advanced training, a frequency of 4-6 days/week is recommended. Muscle group split routines (one to three muscle groups trained per workout) are common enabling higher volume per muscle group.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For a review of weight and resistance training &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/weight-training-fundamentals-a-concise-guide-3498525&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;6&amp;quot;&amp;gt;fundamentals&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, you can read the &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/questions-and-answers-about-weights-strength-training-3498629&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;7&amp;quot;&amp;gt;beginner documentation&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;Source:&amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;Nicholas Ratamess, Brent Alvar, Tammy K. Evetoch Terry J. Housh, W. Ben Kibler, William J. Kraemer, N. Travis Triplett. &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Fulltext/2009/03000/Progression_Models_in_Resistance_Training_for.26.aspx&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;externalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;8&amp;quot; rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Progression Models in Resistance Training for Healthy Adults&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;. &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Medicine &amp;amp;amp; Science in Sports &amp;amp;amp; Exercise&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;: March 2009, Volume 41, Issue 3, pp 687-708.&amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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