Research
Mixed
Resistance training in hypoxia enhances strength development (1RM) when using long inter-set rest intervals (≥ 120s) and moderate loads.
To gain strength in hypoxia, use moderate weights and rest for at least 2 minutes between sets. This allows you to maintain the intensity needed for strength adaptations, which hypoxia may support better than normoxia under these specific conditions.
GoodQualifiesMEDIUM confidence
Moreover, a medium effect for longer inter‑set rest intervals... favoring RTH was found on 1RM.
Why this rating
Subgroup analysis; limited number of studies with long rest intervals.
Source
Efficacy of resistance training in hypoxia on muscle hypertrophy and strength development: a systematic review with meta-analysis
Cristina Benavente et al. · Scientific Reports · 2023
Meta-analysis · 17 studiesCited 24×
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