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Where are all the Female Participants in Strength, Hypertrophy, and Supplement Research?

  • Female participants are significantly underrepresented in strength, hypertrophy, and supplement research, often making up less than the reported 39% in specific studies.
  • Most studies in resistance training primarily involve male participants, with women accounting for only about 25% of subjects in such research.
  • The disparity in research participation between males and females may be widening rather than decreasing over time.
  • Research often assumes that findings from male-only studies can generalize to females, although females are underrepresented.
  • Systematic reviews and meta-analyses used to analyze sex disparities typically show no substantial difference in results between male-only and female-only studies.
  • The analysis indicates the need for more inclusive research practices that equally represent both sexes to enhance generalizability and application of findings.
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