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weightlifting,
a resistance form of exercise that involves the lifting of maximum heavy weights in a prescribed manner.


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As a general rule, a muscle worked close to its force-generating capacity will increase in strength The overload can be applied with standard weight-lifting equipment, pulleys or springs, immovable bars or a variety of isokinetic devices As a general rule, a muscle worked close to its force-generating capacity will increase in strength.
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The light weight-lifting group performed 13 repetitions each of chest presses, overhead presses, bicep curls, seated rows, among other exercises, three times a week.
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