Research
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Both short and long rest intervals in low-load resistance training lead to significant increases in triceps and thigh cross-sectional area after 8 weeks.
Both rest intervals can be effectively used to promote muscle growth in low-load training.
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Both groups showed significant increases in triceps (S: 9.8±8.8%, L: 10.6±9.6%, p<0.05) and thigh (S: 5.7±4.7%, L: 8.3±6.4%, p<0.05) cross-sectional area.
Why this rating
Based on the longitudinal study design with statistical significance.
Source
Acute and Long-term Responses to Different Rest Intervals in Low-load Resistance Training
Julius Fink et al. · International Journal of Sports Medicine · 2016
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