Strength Training
Japanese Name:
筋トレ
Romaji Name:
kintore
Description
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Strength training is a form of physical exercise that uses resistance to build muscle strength and endurance.
It involves exercises like squats, bench presses, deadlifts, and push-ups.
Resistance can come from weights, machines, resistance bands, or body weight.
Regular training improves muscle tone, bone density, metabolism, and posture.
It is used by athletes, bodybuilders, and people seeking general fitness.
Training is typically divided into sets and repetitions with rest in between.
Programs are adjusted based on goals like hypertrophy, endurance, or power.
Both men and women of all ages can safely benefit from strength training.
History
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The roots of strength training go back to ancient Greece, India, and Egypt.
Wrestlers and warriors used lifting stones and bodyweight exercises for centuries.
In the 19th century, strength training became popular in Europe with strongmen shows.
Modern weight training grew with the invention of barbells and gym equipment.
Bodybuilding and strength sports gained fame in the 20th century, led by figures like Eugen Sandow and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Scientific training methods emerged in the late 20th century with sports science.
Today, strength training is widely accepted for health, sports, and rehabilitation.
It continues to evolve with new research, methods, and technology in fitness.