The Claim

Among trained individuals, a higher proportion experience muscle hypertrophy exceeding the typical measurement error when following an individualized resistance training volume protocol compared to a standardized one, with an estimated difference of 50% (95% CI: 21.2–78.7%).

Source: Muscle Hypertrophy Response Is Affected by Previous Resistance Training Volume in Trained Individuals

What the research says

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Supports
60score
Challenges
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Cause and effect
1 study reviewed
In plain English

People who already train regularly are more likely to see real muscle growth when their workout plan is customized for them, rather than using a one-size-fits-all routine — and the difference is about half as many more people seeing real gains.

See the scientific wording

A higher proportion of trained individuals experience muscle hypertrophy exceeding the typical measurement error when following an individualized resistance training volume protocol compared to a standardized one, with an estimated difference of 50% (95% CI: 21.2–78.7%).

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Muscle Hypertrophy Response Is Affected by Previous Resistance Training Volume in Trained Individuals

    The study found that when people with workout experience follow a personalized training plan instead of a one-size-fits-all plan, more of them see real muscle growth — and the numbers match exactly what the claim says.

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