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Split versus full-body training for strength and muscle growth

Ramos-Campo DJ, Benito-Peinado PJ, Andreu-Caravaca L, Rojo-Tirado MA, Rubio-Arias JA · 2024 · Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 38(7):1330-1340

REZA evidence rating B: Reasonable confidence

Methodology

Systematic review with meta-analysis

Findings

A comparison between programmes that divide the body across sessions and programmes that train the whole body each session.

Practical conclusion for REZA

The split is chosen based on the number of available days, not gym habit.

Original source

DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000004774 · PMID: 38595233

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