The Effects of Periodization Versus Progressive Resistance Exercise on Upper and Lower Body Strength in Women

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

Volumn 10, Issue 2, 1996, Pages 72-76

  Herrick, Andrew B ^a   Stone, William J ^a  

^a ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Active rest; Ceiling effect; Cycled training; Plateau effect; Tapering; Variation

Indexed keywords

EID: 0030530296     PISSN: 10648011     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1519/00124278-199605000-00002     Document Type: Article

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