NCT07495540

Comparison of the Effects of Free Weight and Machine-Based Exercises on Muscular Parameters

Comparison of Free Weight and Machine-Based Exercise Effects on Muscular Parameters

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 26 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Biruni University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 30 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The aim of our study is to compare and investigate the effects of resistance exercises performed with free weights and those performed using machine systems on muscular parameters and neuromuscular control.

Conditions

• Resistance Exercise
• Neuromuscular Adaptations
• Muscle
• Adult

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	Machine-Based Resistance Exercise Group	Participants will perform supervised resistance exercises using weight machines (including machine-based biceps curl, squat, and bench press) at an intensity of 60-80% of one-repetition maximum (1RM), 2 sets of 8-12 repetitions, 3 times per week for 8 weeks.
OTHER	Free Weight-Based Resistance Training Group	Participants will perform supervised resistance exercises using free weights (dumbbells and barbell), including biceps curl, squat, and bench press, at an intensity of 60-80% of one-repetition maximum (1RM), 2 sets of 8-12 repetitions, 3 times per week for 8 weeks.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-03-23
• Primary completion: 2026-05-15
• Completion: 2026-06-01
• First posted: 2026-03-27
• Last updated: 2026-03-27

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)