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Resistance Training

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Definition: A type of strength-building exercise program that requires the body muscle to exert a force against some form of resistance, such as weight, stretch bands, water, or immovable objects. Resistance exercise is a combination of static and dynamic contractions involving shortening and lengthening of skeletal muscles.      Other names Weight Lifting Strengthening Program; Weight Lifting Exercise Program; Weight Bearing Strengthening Program; Weight Bearing Exercise Program; Training, Strength; Training, Resistance; Strengthening Programs, Weight-Lifting; Strengthening Programs, Weight-Bearing; Strengthening Program, Weight-Lifting; Strengthening Program, Weight-Bearing; Exercise Programs, Weight-Lifting; Exercise Programs, Weight-Bearing; Exercise Program, Weight-Lifting; Exercise Program, Weight-Bearing; Weight-Lifting Exercise Program; Weight-Bearing Exercise Program; Weight-Lifting Strengthening Program; Weight-Bearing Strengthening Program; Strength Training; Weight-Lifting Strengthening Programs

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