Lifting heavy weights at least twice a week, doing full movements for a few sets each time, and doing it early in your workout can help healthy adults get stronger compared to not exercising or doing other types of training.

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American College of Sports Medicine Position Stand. Resistance Training Prescription for Muscle Function, Hypertrophy, and Physical Performance in Healthy Adults: An Overview of Reviews

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2026 Apr 1

The study looked at how lifting weights in specific ways makes muscles stronger and found that doing it exactly as described in the claim—like using heavy weights and doing multiple sets—really does boost strength better than not exercising or using other methods.

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American College of Sports Medicine Position Stand. Resistance Training Prescription for Muscle Function, Hypertrophy, and Physical Performance in Healthy Adults: An Overview of Reviews

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DOI: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000003897

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