Table 2 Characteristics of the conventional strengthening programme
SessionMuscle groupsSets for each muscle group10RM*Rest between sets (s)No. of exercises for each muscle group
1Hip abductors & adductors310RM608–10
2Hip abductors & adductors310RM608–10
3Hip abductors, adductors & flexors310RM608–10
4Hip abductors, adductors, flexors & extensors310RM508–10
5Hip abductors, adductors, flexors,410RM508–10
extensors & leg press3
6Hip abductors, adductors, flexors, extensors,410RM5010
Leg press & leg curl3
7Hip abductors, adductors, flexors, extensors, leg press & leg curl410RM4010
8Hip abductors, adductors, flexors, extensors, leg press & leg curl410RM4010
Mini squat31/10BW
9Hip abductors, adductors, flexors, extensors, leg press & leg curl410RM4010
Mini squat31/8–1/10BW
10Hip abductors, adductors, flexors, extensors, leg press & leg curl410RM3010
Squat31/8BW
11Hip abductors, adductors, flexors, extensors, leg press & leg curl410RM3010
Squat1/6–1/8BW
12Hip abductors, adductors, flexors, extensors, leg press & leg curl410RM3010
Squat1/6BW
  • *10RM, 10 repetition maximum. 10RM in a given exercise is the 10 repetitions in a definite load performed in perfect form. 10RM was changed every week.

  • BW, body weight.