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ShareWeight training is a form of exercise for developing the strength and size of skeletal muscles.
It is a common type of resistance training, which is one form of strength training.
Properly performed, weight training can provide significant functional benefits and improvement in overall health and well-being.
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Editor's Note: This article is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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