Effects of high-intensity resistance training on bone mineral density in young male powerlifters
The effects of high-intensity resistance training on bone mineral density (BMD) and its relationship to strength were investigated. Lumbar spine (L2-L4), proximal femur, and whole body BMD were measured in 10 male powerlifters and 11 controls using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). There were significant differences in lumbar spine and whole body BMD between powerlifters and controls, but not in proximal femur BMD. A significant correlation was found between lumbar spine BMD and powerlifting performance. These results suggest that high-intensity resistance training is effective in increasing the lumbar spine and whole body BMD.
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| Notations: | junior sports strength and speed sports biological and medical sciences |
| Published in: | Calcified Tissue International |
| Language: | English |
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1998
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| Online Access: | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s002239900527 |
| Volume: | 63 |
| Issue: | 4 |
| Pages: | 283-286 |
| Document types: | article |
| Level: | intermediate |