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BDose-response between estimated proximity to failure, strength gain and hypertrophy
Robinson ZP, Pelland JC, Remmert JF, Refalo MC, Jukic I, Steele J, Zourdos MC · 2024 · Sports Medicine 54(9):2209-2231
REZA evidence rating B: Reasonable confidence
Methodology
Series of meta-regressions
Findings
Strength and muscle growth don't respond the same way to how close to failure a set is taken.
Practical conclusion for REZA
Strength goals and hypertrophy goals get a different intensity instruction within the set.
Original source
DOI: 10.1007/s40279-024-02069-2 · PMID: 38970765
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