The Claim
Hypertrophy-type resistance training is associated with higher ratings of perceived exertion (RPE 7.62 vs. 5.99) compared to cluster-type training with increased rest periods in trained males, suggesting that traditional high-volume training may feel more strenuous despite similar strength outcomes.
What the research says
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These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
When guys who work out regularly do high-volume weight training, they feel it's much harder than doing shorter sets with more breaks—even if both ways build similar strength.
See the scientific wording
Hypertrophy-type resistance training is associated with higher ratings of perceived exertion (RPE 7.62 vs. 5.99) compared to cluster-type training with increased rest in trained males, indicating that traditional high-volume training may feel more strenuous despite similar strength outcomes.
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