Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Resistance Training

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.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

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.

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23 entry terms
  • Strength Training
  • Training, Resistance
  • Training, Strength
  • Weight-Bearing Exercise Program
  • Weight-Bearing Strengthening Program
  • Weight-Lifting Exercise Program
  • Weight-Lifting Strengthening Program
  • Exercise Program, Weight-Bearing
  • Exercise Program, Weight-Lifting
  • Exercise Programs, Weight-Bearing
  • Exercise Programs, Weight-Lifting
  • Strengthening Program, Weight-Bearing
  • Strengthening Program, Weight-Lifting
  • Strengthening Programs, Weight-Bearing
  • Strengthening Programs, Weight-Lifting
  • Weight Bearing Exercise Program
  • Weight Bearing Strengthening Program
  • Weight Lifting Exercise Program
  • Weight Lifting Strengthening Program
  • Weight-Bearing Exercise Programs
  • Weight-Bearing Strengthening Programs
  • Weight-Lifting Exercise Programs
  • Weight-Lifting Strengthening Programs

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, organization & administration, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends.

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2009

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  2. E02w.779.483w.875w
  3. E02w.831.535.483w.875w
  4. G11.427.410.698.277w.311.750w
  5. I03.350w.311.750w

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NLM Classification

QT 256

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Resistance Training. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D055070. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D055070
  2. Resistance Training. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strength_training
  3. Resistance Training. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12834857