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What does ACSM's 2026 review say resistance training can improve?

High reps, more than 15, with short rests under 90 seconds.

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  1. Muscular endurance ✔
  2. Only flexibility
  3. Only reaction time

Why: The 2026 ACSM review found that resistance training improves muscular endurance as well as strength, muscle size and power.

Huh, didn't know that: The review did not find enough evidence to name one best load or set structure for muscular endurance.

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References

Answer: Muscular endurance. The 2026 ACSM review found that resistance training improves muscular endurance as well as strength, muscle size and power.

  1. ACSM 2026 Position Stand on Resistance Training | PubMed pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41843416
    RT significantly improved muscle strength, size (hypertrophy), power, endurance, contraction velocity, gait speed, balance, and multiple physical function outcomes.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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