Handout

3/7 Protocol for Time Efficient Strengthening

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Physical therapy resource: 3/7 protocol for time efficient strengthening
Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OT

Diagnosis:

Sports and Exercise

References:

  • Duchateau, J., Stragier, S., Baudry, S., & Carpentier, A. (2020). Strength training: In search of optimal strategies to maximize neuromuscular performance. Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews, 49(1), 2-14.
  • Laurent, C., Penzer, F., Letroye, B., Carpentier, A., Baudry, S., & Duchateau, J. (2016). Effect of a strength training method characterized by an incremental number of repetitions across sets and a very short rest interval. Science & Sports, 31(5).
  • Lasevicius, T., Schoenfeld, B. J., Silva-Batista, C., Barros, T. D., Aihara, A. Y., Brendon, H., Longo, A. R., Tricoli, V., Peres, B. D., & Teixeira, E. L. (2019). Muscle failure promotes greater muscle hypertrophy in low-load but not in high-load resistance training. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 36(2), 346-351.
This is a simple intervention piece that can be given with the home exercise program outlining the 3/7 method, an evidence based strength protocol that can be completed in under 3 minutes per exercise to help enhance compliance with the home exercise program.
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