There are 6 benefits of Strength Training, including:

Minor decreased risk of Obesity Musculoskeletal system	3 studies Testosterone, Growth Hormone and IGF-I Responses to Acute and Chron... Study in 1995 -3% with Moderate evidence in 16 weeks 13 subjects Effects of aerobic vs. resistance training on visceral and liver fa... Study in 2011 -2% with Moderate evidence in 8 months 249 subjects Effects of aerobic vs. resistance training on visceral and liver fa... Study in 2011 -2% with Moderate evidence in 8 months 249 subjects
Minor decreased risk of Insulin Resistance Lymphatic system	1 study Effects of aerobic vs. resistance training on visceral and liver fa... Study in 2011 -4% with Moderate evidence in 8 months 249 subjects
Minor decreased risk of Cognitive deficit Brain system	1 study Mediation of Cognitive Function Improvements by Strength Gains Afte... Study in 2016 -3% with Moderate evidence in 6 months 100 subjects
Minor decreased risk of Visceral fat Digestive system	1 study Effects of aerobic vs. resistance training on visceral and liver fa... Study in 2011 +0% with Moderate evidence in 8 months 249 subjects
Minor increase risk of Exercise Recovery Musculoskeletal system	1 study Muscle tenderness and peak torque changes after downhill running fo... Study in 1996 +1% with Moderate evidence in 2 weeks 10 subjects
Minor increase risk of Strength Musculoskeletal system	4 studies Testosterone, Growth Hormone and IGF-I Responses to Acute and Chron... Study in 1995 +38% with Moderate evidence in 16 weeks 13 subjects Muscle tenderness and peak torque changes after downhill running fo... Study in 1996 +11% with Low evidence in 2 weeks 10 subjects Mediation of Cognitive Function Improvements by Strength Gains Afte... Study in 2016 +11% with High evidence in 6 months 100 subjects Effects of aerobic vs. resistance training on visceral and liver fa... Study in 2011 +5% with Low evidence in 8 months 249 subjects

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There are 1 risk of Strength Training, including:

Minor increase risk of Running speed Musculoskeletal system

1 study Joint-angle specific strength adaptations influence improvements in... Study in 2016 +1% with Low evidence in 16 weeks 28 subjects

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Caution

Strength training is a safe form of exercise when the movements are controlled, and carefully defined. Or some safety measures can also be taken before the training. However, as with any form of exercise, improper execution and the failure to take appropriate precautions can result in injury.

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