Table 2. Training program and exercise selection. Isometric training included maximal intensity work for 5s, followed by 15s rest. This was repeated three times and counted as one set. If a subject could not complete 10 reps on the dynamic leg press, the rest of the reps were completed with forced repetitions.
Training session
Weeks 1-3
Weeks 4-7
Weeks 8-10
#1
Dyn LP
5 x 10RM
5 x 10RM
5 x 10RM
Iso Knee Extension
2 x 60s
2 x 60s
2 x 60s
Iso Knee Flexion
2 x 60s
2 x 60s
2 x 60s
Iso BP
2 x 60s
2 x 60s
Dyn Lat Pulldown
3 x 12 x 70%
3 x 12 x 70%
#2
Dyn LP
3 x 10 x 70%
5 x 5 x 80%
4 x 8 x 80%
Dyn Knee Extension
3 x 12 x 60%
3 x 12 x 65%
4 x 8 x 80%
Dyn Prone Knee Flexion
3 x 12 x 60%
3 x 12 x 60%
3 x 8 x 80%
Dyn DB BP
3 x 10 x 50%
3 x 10 x 70%
4 x 8 x 80%
Dyn Seated French Press with DB
2 x 10 x 60%
2 x 12 x 60%
Dyn DB incline BP 2 x 6 x 70%
Dyn Horizontal Row
3 x 12 x 60%
3 x 12 x 65%
3 x 8 x 80%
Isometric Back Extension
2 x 45 s
3 x 45 s
3 x 45 s
#3
Dynamic BP in smith
3x10x70%
5 x 5 x 80%
4 x 6 x 80%
Dyn Horizontal Row
3 x 12 x 60%
Seated OP 3 x 12 x 50%
Seated OP 2 x 10 x 50%
Dyn Zotmann curl with DB
3 x 12 x 60%
2 x 15 x 50%
3 x 12 x 50%
Dyn Row with DBs
2 x 12 x 65%
Dyn Triceps Push Down
2 x 12 x 65%
3 x 6 x 80%
Dyn LP
3 x 10 x 70%
Dyn LP 1,5 rep 2 x 8 x 50%
4 x 6 x 70%
s = seconds, RM = repetition maximum, Dyn = dynamic, Iso = isometric, RM = repetition maximum, DB = dumbbell, OP = overhead press, BP = bench press, LP = leg press.