Hi guys,
I have recently conducted a study testing 1rm across three exercises; chest press, seated row and leg press using ZMA supplementation (pre/post). My participants were recreational resistance athletes aged 18-28.
The findings showed that only leg press improved and neither the diverging row nor chest press had any significant effect.
I'm just in a state of chronic thought, as I don't understand how leg press strength has improved but the others hadn't. It would be an easier explanation had there been no significant effect at all, however there is two other studies that support my findings, but can't answer the questions I'm asking because they ONLY observed leg exercises.
Would appreciate any insight and ideas for my discussion, thanks guys.
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05-12-2016, 06:42 PM #1Registered User
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Question requiring scientific rationale
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05-13-2016, 02:51 AM #2It's pronounced gif
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A link to the study/abstract might help get some better feedback. I can't explain how ZMA specifically would benefit the leg press exercise but perhaps there is some other relevant information in the study that helps to elaborate on it.
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05-13-2016, 06:37 AM #3Registered User
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The study is unpublished... I'm just about to start on the discussion, but need to get my head around the results.Originally Posted by eatyourspinach
Whilst everybody else was out partying, I was at the gym. I didn't eat cake for my birthdays and spent a majority of my savings on my fitness and body building efforts. Any regrets? My only regret is that I should have worked harder!
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05-13-2016, 09:47 AM #4It's pronounced gif
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Without knowing the parameters of the study I'm not sure how one would answer your question. There isn't anything specific to ZMA that would directly target a single muscle group.Originally Posted by LionHeart6967
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05-13-2016, 12:19 PM #5Registered User
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I'm just tossing out ideas here but how long was this study conducted for? I would think that the first 1RM to improve out of the stated exercises examined would be the leg press.
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05-13-2016, 02:50 PM #6Registered User
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It was conducted for 6 weeks. With a 28 day supplement period. There was no 1RM strength improvement in chest press nor row.Originally Posted by kissdadookie
Whilst everybody else was out partying, I was at the gym. I didn't eat cake for my birthdays and spent a majority of my savings on my fitness and body building efforts. Any regrets? My only regret is that I should have worked harder!
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05-16-2016, 09:40 AM #7Registered User
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This is definitely a case where we need more information. How many participants? What were the initial weights? What was the regime for determining the 1 rep max?
Off the top off my head, there should have been a slight increase in any lift for a 6 week study.
Beyond all of that, what type of program where they on? The weight training program, or lack there of, could have impacted the outcome.
Would be happy to help OP, but need more info.
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