Exercise using external or body-weight resistance to drive strength or muscular adaptation.
Resistance training refers to structured exercise in which muscles work against an opposing force (free weights, machines, bands, or body weight) to stimulate gains in strength, power, hypertrophy, or local muscular endurance. The umbrella term covers a wide range of protocols (load, volume, frequency, rep ranges), so findings from a given study may not generalize across RT modalities. It is often used interchangeably with 'strength training' or 'weight training', though some sources draw finer distinctions based on training goal.
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