Adherence
Performing resistance training with light loads (25-30 RM) to volitional failure induces significantly higher perceived effort, discomfort, and displeasure compared to moderate loads (8-12 RM) performed to failure.
If you are struggling to stick with your resistance training program, check your load selection. Training with very light weights (25-30 reps) to failure is significantly more unpleasant and exhausting than using moderate weights (8-12 reps) to failure. Since both can build muscle similarly, choosing moderate loads may make your workouts feel better and help you stay consistent.
Results suggest that resistance training performed with a light load until failure induces higher degrees of effort, discomfort and displeasure compared to a moderate load.
Why this rating
Randomized, counterbalanced, crossover design with resistance-trained men, though small sample size (n=12).
Source
Acute Effects of Different Training Loads on Affective Responses in Resistance-trained Men
Alex S. Ribeiro et al. · International Journal of Sports Medicine · 2019
DOI 10.1055/a-0997-6680
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