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In conclusion, when total work volume was equated, RT programs involving MJ exercises appear to be more efficient for improving muscle strength and maximal oxygen consumption than programs involving SJ exercises, but no differences were found for body composition. Whilst both groups significantly increased cardiorespiratory fitness and maximal strength, the improvements in MJ group were higher than for SJ in VO 2max (5.1 and 12.5% for SJ and MJ), bench press 1 RM (8.1 and 10.9% for SJ and MJ), knee extension 1 RM (12.4 and 18.9% for SJ and MJ) and squat 1 RM (8.3 and 13.8% for SJ and MJ).

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According to the results, both groups decreased body fat and increased fat free mass with no difference between them. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to compare post training values between groups, using baseline values as covariates. Before and after the training period, participants were tested for VO 2max, body composition, 1 RM on the bench press, knee extension and squat. Training was performed three times a week for 8 weeks. The total work volume (repetitions Г— sets Г— load) was equated between groups. Thirty-six participants were divided in two groups: SJ group ( n = 18, 182.1 В± 5.2, 80.03 В± 2.78 kg, 23.5 В± 2.7 years) exercised with only SJ exercises (e.g., dumbbell fly, knee extension, etc.) and MJ group ( n = 18, 185.3 В± 3.6 cm, 80.69 В± 2.98 kg, 25.5 В± 3.8 years) with only MJ exercises (e.g., bench press, squat, etc.). The present study aimed to compare the effects of equal-volume resistance training performed with single-joint (SJ) or multi-joint exercises (MJ) on VO 2max, muscle strength and body composition in physically active males. 5Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.4Sealy Center on Aging, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, United States.

3Department of Nutrition and Metabolism, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, United States.2Faculdade de EducaГ§ГЈo FГsica e DanГ§a, Universidade Federal de GoiГЎs, Goiania, Brazil.1Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.Antonio Paoli 1, Paulo Gentil 2 *, Tatiana Moro 1,3,4, Giuseppe Marcolin 1 and Antonino Bianco 5