Research
Neural
Increases in strength were significantly greater in the 3 sets group (G3S) versus the 1 set group (G1S) in both the chest press (+26.6% vs. +20.3%) and the knee extension (+23.9% vs. +16.2%).
Practitioners should recommend multiple sets for optimizing strength gains in older women.
StrongSupportsmedium confidence
Increases in strength were significantly (p< 0.05) greater in G3S versus G1S in both the chest press (+26.6%, versus +20.3%) and the knee extension (+23.9% versus +16.2%).
Why this rating
Based on the randomized controlled trial design stated in the abstract.
Source
Resistance training in older women: Comparison of single vs. multiple sets on muscle strength and body composition
Alex S. Ribeiro et al. · Isokinetics and Exercise Science · 2015
rct · n=30Cited 44×
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