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When people train with either 3-5 reps (heavy weights) or 20-25 reps (light weights) until they can't do more, their muscles grow about the same amount - around 7-8%.
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Evidence from Studies
Supporting (3)
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Resistance Training Load Effects on Muscle Hypertrophy and Strength Gain: Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis
Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis
Human
2021 Jun 128
Muscle hypertrophy and strength gains after resistance training with different volume matched loads: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis
Human
2022 AprContradicting (1)
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Neither load nor systemic hormones determine resistance training-mediated hypertrophy or strength gains in resistance-trained young men
Randomized Controlled Trial
Human
2016 Jul 1