Even after doing a lot of squats, guys can still lift about the same amount of weight the next day or two—so one tough workout doesn’t make them weaker right away.

Scientific Claim

Resistance training volume ranging from 7 to 21 sets does not significantly affect 10-repetition maximum (10RM) performance in trained males within 72 hours post-session.

Original Statement

“No condition or condition-by-time effects were observed for MT, EI, or 10RM-VL (p > 0.05).”

From study:Don’t Sweat the Swelling: Exercise Volume’s Transient Effects in Trained Males

Evidence Quality Assessment

Claim Status

appropriately stated

Study Design Support

Design supports claim

Appropriate Language Strength

association

Can only show association/correlation

Assessment Explanation

The authors correctly report no significant effects (p > 0.05) and avoid causal language. The finding is appropriately framed as an absence of association.

Evidence from Studies

Supporting (1)

Don’t Sweat the Swelling: Exercise Volume’s Transient Effects in Trained Males

Cross-Sectional Study

Human

2026 Jan 21

Even when guys did more or fewer sets of squats, their strength on a 10-rep test didn’t change much within three days — so doing more sets didn’t make them stronger or weaker in the short term.

Contradicting (0)

No contradicting evidence found

Source Study

Don’t Sweat the Swelling: Exercise Volume’s Transient Effects in Trained Males

Score: 31

DOI: 10.1055/a-2791-5145

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