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Table 1 Eight-week resistance training protocol

From: The effects of phosphatidic acid supplementation on strength, body composition, muscular endurance, power, agility, and vertical jump in resistance trained men

Monday

Wednesday

Friday

     

Week 1–4

Week 5–8

Week 1–4

Week 5–8

Week 1–4

Week 5–8

 

Monday & Wednesday Repetitions

Friday Repetitions

Monday & Wednesday Rest

Friday Rest

Leg Press

Leg Press

Bent Over Row

Pendlay Rows

Leg Press

Leg Press

Week 1

12

5

45 s

3–5 m

Leg Extension

Safety Bar Squat

Barbell Shrug

Hexbar Shrug

Bench Press

Bench Press

Week 2

10

3

60 s

3–5 m

Leg Curl

Barbell Lunge

Straight Arm Pull Down

Pulldown

Leg Extension

Safety Bar Squat

Week 3

8

2

90 s

3–5 m

Hyperextension

Stiff Leg Deadlift

Australian Row

Decline DB Row

Close Grip Press

Flat DB Press

Week 4

6

1

120 s

3–5 m

Bench Press

Bench Press

Barbell Shoulder Press

DB Shoulder Press

  

Week 5

12

5

60 s

3–5 m

Incline DB Press

Flat DB Press

Isolated Barbell Military

Upright Row

  

Week 6

10

3

60 s

3–5 m

Close Grip Bench Press

Cable Cross Over

DB Lateral Raise

Barbell Front Raise

  

Week 7

8

2

90 s

3–5 m

Cable Rope Extensions

Skull Crusher

DB Bicep Curls

Barbell Bicep Curl

  

Week 8

6

1

120 s

3-5 m