title: Strength training.
abstract: Strength training has become quite popular and is now recommended as part of a well-balanced fitness program in healthy individuals. It is also useful in a wide variety of other clinical circumstances. An understanding of the pertinent basic science and research endeavors will help in the design and prescription of safe, effective programs.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital University of Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: N A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: DiNubile
mesh_terms: D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D009119:Muscle Contraction; D010806:Physical Education and Training / Q000379:methods*; D014891:Weight Lifting