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More lifting helps, but only up to a point—after that, each extra set gives you less and less benefit, no matter if you’re trying to grow muscle or get stronger.
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The Resistance Training Dose Response: Meta-Regressions Exploring the Effects of Weekly Volume and Frequency on Muscle Hypertrophy and Strength Gains.
Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis
Human
2025 Dec 4More lifting leads to bigger muscles and stronger muscles, but after a certain point, doing even more doesn’t help much—especially for getting stronger.
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