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Caution is Required when Comparing the Effectiveness of Voluntary versus Stimulated versus Combined Strength Training Modalities

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Maffiuletti, N.A. Caution is Required when Comparing the Effectiveness of Voluntary versus Stimulated versus Combined Strength Training Modalities. Sports Med 38, 437–438 (2008). https://doi.org/10.2165/00007256-200838050-00006

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