The Claim

In young untrained men, training volume (1 set vs. 3 sets) with high load (80% 1RM) does not significantly affect hypertrophy outcomes, although 3 sets demonstrated a non-significant trend toward greater muscle volume increase (80%-1: 3.2% vs. 80%-3: 7.2%, P=0.18).

Source: Resistance exercise load does not determine training-mediated hypertrophic gains in young men.

What the research says

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In plain English

For young guys who don't usually exercise, doing one set or three sets of heavy lifting doesn't make a big difference in muscle growth, but three sets might have a small, not-proven benefit.

See the scientific wording

Training volume (1 vs. 3 sets) with high load (80% 1RM) does not significantly affect hypertrophy outcomes in young untrained men, though 3 sets showed a non-significant trend toward greater muscle volume increase (80%-1: 3.2% vs. 80%-3: 7.2%, P=0.18).

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Resistance exercise load does not determine training-mediated hypertrophic gains in young men.

    The study looked at young men lifting weights with 1 set vs. 3 sets at high effort and found no big difference in muscle growth, just like the claim said, though 3 sets had a small non-significant advantage.

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