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Rest-pause and drop-set training do not produce superior hypertrophic adaptations compared to traditional resistance training when total training volume is equalized.

You do not need to use rest-pause or drop-sets to build muscle. If you perform the same total amount of work (sets x reps x weight) using traditional sets, you will gain the same amount of muscle mass as those using advanced techniques.

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Resistance training systems do not promote superior hypertrophic adaptations when total training volume is equalized.
Alysson Enes et al. · Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism · 2021

Why this rating

Randomized controlled trial with resistance-trained males, equalized volume, and clear statistical non-significance for hypertrophy.

Source

Rest-pause and drop-set training elicit similar strength and hypertrophy adaptations compared with traditional sets in resistance-trained males

Alysson Enes et al. · Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism · 2021

rct · n=28Cited 28×
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