When men who don't usually exercise do high-intensity weight training for 12 weeks, they lift more total weight overall than if they do low-intensity training, even if they do the same number of workouts and sets.

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Effect of Resistance Training to Muscle Failure vs. Volitional Interruption at High- and Low-Intensities on Muscle Mass and Strength

Randomized Controlled Trial

Human

2018 Jan

The study looked at muscle strength and size from different workout styles but didn't measure the total weight lifted, which is what the claim is about, so it doesn't prove or disprove the claim.

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Effect of Resistance Training to Muscle Failure vs. Volitional Interruption at High- and Low-Intensities on Muscle Mass and Strength

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DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000001787

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