The Claim
In resistance-trained men, high-intensity resistance training (3–5RM at ~90% 1RM with 3-minute rest) and high-volume training (10–12RM at ~70% 1RM with 1-minute rest) result in comparable improvements in squat strength following an 8-week training program, with no statistically significant difference between the two protocols.
What the research says
Not yet evaluated
We are still looking at what the research says.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
If you're a guy who's already used to lifting weights, doing heavy sets with long rests works just as well as doing more reps with shorter breaks when it comes to getting stronger in the squat after 8 weeks.
See the scientific wording
In resistance-trained men, high-intensity resistance training (3–5RM at ~90% 1RM with 3-minute rest) and high-volume training (10–12RM at ~70% 1RM with 1-minute rest) produce similar improvements in squat strength over 8 weeks, with no significant difference between protocols.
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