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PRINCIPE SURCHARGE [1 record]

Record 1 1994-09-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
DEF

overload: Principle by which a muscle is exercised with an intensity greater than normal, in order to increase its strength and/or endurance.

CONT

The overload principle simply involves making your muscles work harder than normal.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conditionnement physique et culturisme
CONT

La surcharge force le muscle à atteindre le maximum, ou presque, de ses possibilités.

CONT

Le développement du muscle est directement lié au principe de surcharge.

Spanish

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