Research
Neural
Higher frequency resistance training (RT) leads to significantly greater improvements in muscle strength compared to lower frequency RT.
Practitioners should consider increasing the frequency of resistance training sessions to enhance strength gains.
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When comparing higher to lower frequency RT conditions, significantly greater improvement in muscle strength was found for higher frequency ( g = −0.17, I 2 = 0%, p < 0.0001).
Why this rating
Based on systematic review and meta-analysis of 47 studies.
Source
Impact of resistance training frequency on physiological and performance adaptations: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Meiling Tao et al. · International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching · 2026
Meta-analysis
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