Comparison between the effect of free weight and machine exercise on the quadriceps muscles among male students in IIUM Kuantan

Mohamed Haslan, Aliff Hafizuddin and Mohamad, Mohd Yusof (2025) Comparison between the effect of free weight and machine exercise on the quadriceps muscles among male students in IIUM Kuantan. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 9 (1). pp. 3146-3149. E-ISSN 2600-8491

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Abstract

Background: Exercise, particularly resistance training, plays a crucial role in an individual’s overall fitness. This research aimed to compare the efficacy of free-weight (FW) versus machine-based (MB) resistance training towards the changes in quadriceps muscle girth among the male students at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Kuantan. Methods: Twenty-four (N=24) male students (age range) were selected and underwent an eight-week resistance training program. Participants were divided into FW (n=12) and MB (n=12) training groups. Participants trained twice weekly, and quadriceps muscle girth were measured using a measuring tape at week four (W4) and eight (W8). Results: Quadriceps size significantly increased with both free weights (52.74±3.22 to 54.43±3.24) and machines (52.66±5.48 to 54.35±5.40) over 4 and 8 weeks (p < 0.001). Conclusion: FW and MB were beneficial for individuals seeking to improve their quadriceps muscle size changes following eight weeks of training

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	resistance training, free weight,machine-based, quadriceps muscle girth
Subjects:	R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology > RM695 Physical medicine. Physical therapy
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Physical Rehabilitation Sciences
Depositing User:	Dr Mohd Yusof Mohamad
Date Deposited:	15 May 2025 09:14
Last Modified:	15 May 2025 09:16
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/120989

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