According to the principle of ________, a person must increase the volume of work done by the muscles to place greater stress on the cells of the muscle. This can be done by increasing the amount of weight and/or by increasing the number of repetitions.

A. periodization
B. repetitions
C. overload
D. progressive resistance


Answer: C

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