Research
Neural
High-load resistance training with muscle failure results in significantly greater strength gains compared to low-load training.
For strength training, using heavier loads is more effective than lighter loads.
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Results showed that 1RM changes were significantly higher for HL-RF (33.8%, effect size [ES]: 1.24) and HL-RNF (33.4%, ES: 1.25) in the post-test when compared with the LL-RF and LL-RNF protocols (17.7%, ES: 0.82 and 15.8%, ES: 0.89, respectively).
Why this rating
Based on study design from abstract.
Source
Muscle Failure Promotes Greater Muscle Hypertrophy in Low-Load but Not in High-Load Resistance Training
Thiago Lasevicius et al. · The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 2019
rct · n=25Cited 91×
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