A Study Of Starting Strength Barbell Training

Effects Of Progressive Barbell Strength Training On Cardiovascular And Metabolic Health Markers

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of a 12-week coached Starting Strength barbell training program on systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults aged 18-100 years
• Sedentary or minimally active (less than 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week)
• No participation in structured resistance training programs within the past 6 months.
• Able to safely participate in resistance training as determined by medical screening
• Willing to commit to 3 training sessions per week for 12 weeks
• Able to provide informed consent
• Willing to obtain pre- and post-intervention laboratory tests from the same laboratory company.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Current participation in structured resistance training programs
• Cardiovascular disease requiring activity restriction
• Uncontrolled hypertension (systolic BP >180 mm Hg or diastolic BP >110 mm Hg)
• Musculoskeletal conditions precluding safe barbell training
• Changes in lipid-lowering or antihypertensive medications within 3 months prior to enrollment
• Known cardiovascular, metabolic, or renal disease that would preclude safe participation in resistance training