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The 7-9 RPE group trained with significantly higher average relative intensity (82.2% of 1RM) compared to the 4-6 RPE group (72.0% of 1RM).
Higher intensity training may lead to better strength outcomes, suggesting a focus on intensity for advanced lifters.
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The 7-9 RPE group trained with significantly higher average relative intensity (82.2 ± 5.18 vs. 72.0 ± 4.57 %1RM, p = .002).
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The study design includes a controlled comparison of two training protocols.
Source
Effect Of Proximity To Failure During Resistance Training On Back Squat Strength
Zac P. Robinson et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2022
DOI 10.1249/01.mss.0000876252.69407.84
other · n=14
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- Both the 4-6 RPE group and the 7-9 RPE group experienced significant increases in back squat 1RM, with the 4-6 RPE group increasing from 142.29 kg to 156.07 kg (+11.53%) and the 7-9 RPE group increasing from 137.57 kg to 152.64 kg (+11.68%).Strong
- No significant group × time interactions were observed between the two training protocols.Strong
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