title: An overview of muscle strengthening.
abstract: This article gives an overview of muscle strengthening. In this review, we explore the underlying rationale, the process, and the physiologic adjustments that occur as muscles are trained to become stronger. Although controversy surrounds methods used to strengthen muscles, most agree that regular strength training exercises, regardless of the type, can be beneficial.
authors.affiliation: Tufts/New England Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hartigan
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Persing
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Williamson
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Morgan
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Muir
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Edlich
mesh_terms: D001823:Body Composition; D002056:Burns / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D015444:Exercise; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D009119:Muscle Contraction; D010806:Physical Education and Training