EMS with resistance training for weight lifters
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests combining electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) with your regular weightlifting to see if it boosts strength and performance. It may help you build muscle more effectively.
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Who can take part
- You are a man between 18 and 40 years old
- You have been doing weight training at least 3 times a week for over a year
- You actively compete or train in weightlifting, bodybuilding, or strength sports
- You have been cleared by a doctor for physical activity
- You do not have a pacemaker or any implanted electronic device
- You have not had a muscle or joint injury in the last 6 months
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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