The Claim
Low-load resistance training (25-35 repetitions per set) causes greater improvements in upper body muscle endurance than high-load training (8-12 repetitions per set) in well-trained young men over 8 weeks, with endurance measured by bench press repetitions at 50% 1RM to failure increasing by 16.6% versus a non-significant decrease of -1.2%.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
Lifting lighter weights many times in a row helps well-trained young men do more push-ups longer than lifting heavier weights fewer times, after 8 weeks of training.
See the scientific wording
Low-load resistance training (25-35 repetitions per set) causes greater improvements in upper body muscle endurance than high-load training (8-12 repetitions per set) in well-trained young men over 8 weeks, with endurance (bench press at 50% 1RM to failure) increasing by 16.6% vs. a non-significant decrease of -1.2%.
What the research says
1 studyThe study did exactly what the claim described and found that lifting lighter weights many times improved endurance more than lifting heavier weights fewer times.
Score breakdown, mechanism chain, raw evidence, ideal studies needed & 1 supporting studies
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.