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WEIGHT TRAINING

DEFINITION: Weight training is a system in which series of progressive resistance exercises are used to attain strength, stamina, speed and power.

Weight training utilizes the overload principles. It is the oldest of the training method used by man. Weight training exercises are classified as Isotonic, Isometric and Isokinetic.

Heavy weight—a few repetitions develop strength.


 * Bloom field’s definition.