A Study Of Starting Strength Barbell Training
Effects Of Progressive Barbell Strength Training On Cardiovascular And Metabolic Health Markers
Mayo Clinic
200 participants
Jun 1, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
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.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria7
- 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 Criteria6
- 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
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Interventions
Subjects will participate in a 12-week barbell training program, 3 days per week for approximately 60 minutes each session. Training sessions will be conducted by Starting Strength certified coaches at Starting Strength Scottsdale gym. Core barbell movements including but not limited to: squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press, and power clean.
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NCT07578285