Strength-enhancing Effect of Whey Protein Supplementation Following Resistance Exercise in Adolescent Males

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Overview

This study investigates the strength gains associated with resistance training in a group of 18 male high school athletes consuming either a whey protein supplement or chocolate milk following their exercise.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Healthy

Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin age: 16 YearsMax age: 19 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * member of Bellarmine Preparatory School boys sports team * Must be willing to consume a post-exercise beverage Exclusion Criteria: * allergy to either beverage

Locations (1)

Bellarmine Preparatory School

Tacoma, Washington, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

bench press strength

Calculated 1-repetition maximum bench press strength

Time frame: 8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

squat strength

calculated 1-repetition squat strength

Time frame: 8 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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