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American College of Sports Medicine Position Stand. Resistance Training Prescription for Muscle Function, Hypertrophy, and Physical Performance in Healthy Adults: An Overview of Reviews.

Medicine and science in sports and exercise·April 1, 2026·PMID 41843416

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Clinicians and coaches prescribing RT for healthy adults can prioritize evidence-based variables to efficiently target specific adaptations—strength, hypertrophy, or power—while avoiding unnecessary complexity from unsupported methods.

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