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High-Intensity Resistance Protocols

Meaning

High-Intensity Resistance Protocols (HIRP) are structured exercise regimens characterized by brief, maximal or near-maximal muscular effort against significant external load, performed to momentary muscular failure or near-failure. These protocols are strategically designed to elicit a profound physiological stress that stimulates robust anabolic and adaptive responses across multiple organ systems. The clinical utility of HIRP lies in its potent ability to induce muscle hypertrophy, enhance bone mineral density, and significantly improve insulin sensitivity and mitochondrial biogenesis.