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Table 4 Guidelines for the predicted 8 repetition maximum

From: Lower limb strength training in children with cerebral palsy – a randomized controlled trial protocol for functional strength training based on progressive resistance exercise principles

Station

GMFCS level

Predicted 8 RM

1. Leg-press

I

120% of the body weight

 

II

100% of the body weight

 

III

80% of the body weight

2. Loaded sit-to-stand

I

35% of the body weight

 

II

30% of the body weight

 

III

25% of the body weight

  1. Abbreviations: GMFCS = Gross Motor Function Classification System; RM = Repetition Maximum
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BMC Pediatrics

ISSN: 1471-2431

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