Both methods probably push your muscles to about the same level of fatigue, which is why they end up making your arms grow about the same amount.
Scientific Claim
The study’s findings suggest that for elbow flexor hypertrophy, training volume and proximity to failure may be similar between traditional and drop-set protocols, resulting in comparable muscle growth.
Original Statement
“The study did not report detailed volume or RPE data, but the practical equivalence in hypertrophy suggests similar training stress.”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
understated
Study Design Support
Design cannot support claim
Appropriate Language Strength
probability
Can suggest probability/likelihood
Assessment Explanation
The study did not measure volume or RPE, so this is an inference. The claim should reflect uncertainty and avoid implying direct evidence. Probability language is appropriate.
More Accurate Statement
“The study’s findings suggest that for elbow flexor hypertrophy, training volume and proximity to failure may be similar between traditional and drop-set protocols, likely resulting in comparable muscle growth.”
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (0)
Contradicting (1)
Investigating the Effect of the Tonal Drop Set Mode On Elbow Flexor Hypertrophy
The study found both training methods built similar amounts of muscle, but it didn’t check if people trained harder or longer in one method, so we can’t say for sure if the reasons for similar results were the same.