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Resistance Training MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Resistance Training
Tree Number(s)
E02.760.169.063.500.387.875
E02.779.483.875
E02.831.535.483.875
G11.427.410.698.277.311.750
I03.350.311.750
Unique ID
D055070
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D055070
Scope Note
A type of strength-building exercise program that requires the body muscle to exert a force against some form of resistance, such as weight, stretch bands, water, or immovable objects. Resistance exercise is a combination of static and dynamic contractions involving shortening and lengthening of skeletal muscles.
Entry Term(s)
Strength Training
Weight-Bearing Exercise Program
Weight-Bearing Strengthening Program
Weight-Lifting Exercise Program
Weight-Lifting Strengthening Program
NLM Classification #
QT 256
Public MeSH Note
2009
History Note
2009
Date Established
2009/01/01
Date of Entry
2008/07/08
Revision Date
2017/06/01
Resistance Training Preferred
Weight-Lifting Strengthening Program Narrower
Weight-Bearing Strengthening Program Narrower
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