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Effects of a resistance training program on muscular performance adaptations: comparing three vs. four times per week

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|May 2020

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Language: English
Page range: 149 - 156
Submitted on: Nov 9, 2019
Accepted on: May 9, 2020
Published on: May 29, 2020
Published by: University of Physical Education in Warsaw
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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