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ATraining volume and muscle growth
Schoenfeld BJ, Ogborn D, Krieger JW · 2017 · Journal of Sports Sciences 35(11):1073-1082
REZA evidence rating A: High confidence
Methodology
Systematic review with meta-analysis
Findings
More weekly sets per muscle group are associated with more muscle growth, in a graded dose-response relationship.
Practical conclusion for REZA
At REZA, volume is a dial, not a constant. When progress stalls, volume is checked first, before touching exercises or intensity.
Original source
DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2016.1210197 · PMID: 27433992
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