A strength and conditioning professional wants to maximize growth hormone release during an athlete's strength training session using squats and bench presses. Which rest period strategy is most effective?
A. Short 1-minute rest periods between sets
B. Longer 3-4 minute rest periods between sets
C. Continuous training with no rest between exercises
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From Chapter 4: Endocrine Responses to Resistance Exercise
DCO Code: 1.F2
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