
Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) constitute a major global health problem. In Indonesia, the prevalence of NCDs has increased since 2013, influenced by factors such as increased body fat mass and decreased muscle mass. Maintaining a high percentage of skeletal muscle and a low percentage of body fat is essential for health. One effective strategy to achieve this is resistance training using the push, pull, and leg (PPL) method. Objective: This study aimed to examine the effect of weight training using the push, pull, and leg method on skeletal muscle percentage and body fat percentage. Methods: This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest–posttest non-equivalent comparison group approach. A total of 40 participants were recruited using non-probability total sampling. Body composition data were measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis (Omron Karada Scan Body Composition Monitor HBF-375). Data were analyzed using the Shapiro–Wilk test, paired sample t-test, and independent t-test. Results: Weight training using the push, pull, and leg method had a significant effect on increasing skeletal muscle percentage (p = 0.001) and decreasing body fat percentage (p = 0.001). Conclusion: Weight training using the push, pull, and leg method is effective in increasing skeletal muscle mass and reducing body fat mass.
Body fat mass, Push–Pull–Leg method, Skeletal muscle mass, Weight training.
Body fat mass, Push–Pull–Leg method, Skeletal muscle mass, Weight training.
| selected citations These citations are derived from selected sources. This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | 0 | |
| popularity This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network. | Average | |
| influence This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | Average | |
| impulse This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network. | Average |
