The external or internal force that muscles work against during an exercise.
Why Resistance matters
Resistance can come from weights, cables, bands, machines, gravity or another person.
A practical example
Increasing a cable stack changes resistance while the exercise pattern remains similar.
Common mistake
Judging difficulty only by the number printed on a machine.
Keep the context in mind.
Training and nutrition terms describe general principles. The right exercise, intensity or food target still depends on your experience, health, goals and schedule.
Personalised coaching
Apply the principle to your own training.
A definition is useful, but your programme still needs to match your experience, schedule, recovery and goals.
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