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Comparison of the Effects of Free Weight and Machine-Based Exercises on Muscular Parameters
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Machine-Based Resistance Exercise Group, Free Weight-Based Resistance Training Group.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Resistance Exercise, Neuromuscular Adaptations, Muscle, Adult. Basic parameters: 18 years — 30 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
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Official title
Comparison of Free Weight and Machine-Based Exercise Effects on Muscular Parameters
Overview
The aim of our study is to compare and investigate the effects of resistance exercises performed with free weights and those performed using machine systems on muscular parameters and neuromuscular control.
Interventions
- Device Machine-Based Resistance Exercise Group
Participants will perform supervised resistance exercises using weight machines (including machine-based biceps curl, squat, and bench press) at an intensity of 60-80% of one-repetition maximum (1RM), 2 sets of 8-12 repetitions, 3 times per week for 8 weeks. - Other Free Weight-Based Resistance Training Group
Participants will perform supervised resistance exercises using free weights (dumbbells and barbell), including biceps curl, squat, and bench press, at an intensity of 60-80% of one-repetition maximum (1RM), 2 sets of 8-12 repetitions, 3 times per week for 8 weeks.
Primary outcome measures
- Muscle Strength [Time frame: 8 weeks]
Secondary outcome measures (7)
- Muscular Endurance - Upper Extremity [Time frame: 8 weeks]
- Muscular Endurance - Lower Extremity [Time frame: 8 weeks]
- Neuromuscular Control - Upper Extremity [Time frame: 8 weeks]
- Neuromuscular Control - Lower Extremity [Time frame: 8 weeks]
- Proprioception - Knee Joint [Time frame: 8 weeks]
- Proprioception - Elbow Joint [Time frame: 8 weeks]
- Participant Satisfaction and Perceived Change [Time frame: Post-intervention (after 8 weeks)]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Being an individual between the ages of 18-30 years
- Being physically inactive according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire short form (<600 MET-min/week)
- Residing in Istanbul
- Voluntary participation in the study.
Exclusion criteria
- Having a neurological or cardiopulmonary system problem that prevents exercise.
- Having mental dysfunction.
- Having an acute musculoskeletal injury which limits exercise participant
- Being pregnant.
- Having answered "YES" to any question on the Exercise Readiness Questionnaire.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Double blind
- Primary purpose
- Other
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Biruni University — Istanbul
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07495540 · St Project