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Maximum strength improvements are maximized by heavy loads (high % 1RM), whereas vertical jump performance is maximized by lighter loads (~30% 1RM) and power by low-to-moderate loads (40–70% 1RM).

To maximize strength, use heavy loads. To maximize jumping ability, use lighter loads around 30% of your one-rep max. For general power, use loads between 40-70% of your one-rep max. Do not use the same heavy load for all exercises.

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maximum strength likely to be maximised with the heaviest loads, vertical jump performance likely to be maximised with relatively light loads (~ 30% 1RM), and power likely to be maximised with low to moderate loads (40–70% 1RM).
Paul Swinton et al. · Sports Medicine · 2024

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Large-scale meta-analysis of 295 studies with 6,710 participants using Bayesian mixed-effects models.

Source

Dose–Response Modelling of Resistance Exercise Across Outcome Domains in Strength and Conditioning: A Meta-analysis

Paul Swinton et al. · Sports Medicine · 2024

Meta-analysis · 295 studiesCited 36×
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