For the Purpose of Gaining Weight, Which Type of Resistance-Training

question 21

Multiple Choice

For the purpose of gaining weight, which type of resistance-training equipment is best according to research findings, provided equal amounts of resistance work are done on each?

• A) Isotonic concentric free weights
• B) Isotonic eccentric free weights
• C) Isometric devices
• D) Isokinetic concentric and eccentric machines
• E) Research does not indicate that one type of equipment is better than others

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