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Low-load, high-volume resistance training is as effective as high-load resistance training for maximizing strength.
If your goal is to get stronger (maximal strength), you need to lift heavier loads. Lighter weights with high repetitions are not as effective for this specific goal.
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myth: low-load, high-volume RT is as effective as high-load RT with regard to maximal strength... a majority selected the correct answer (p < 0.01).
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Based on 7 reviews investigating training load on hypertrophy or maximum strength (Refs 52-58, 59).
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Knowledge of gym goers on myths and truths in resistance training
Alexandra Unger et al. · Scientific Reports · 2025
DOI 10.1038/s41598-025-87485-8
cross_sectional · n=721Cited 3×
Read the paper DOI resolved against Crossref · corpus check 2026-06-10
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