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One study with women showed a big difference in muscle growth between light and heavy weights — when it was removed, the overall result became much smaller, hinting that men and women might respond differently.
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The Effects of Low-Load Vs. High-Load Resistance Training on Muscle Fiber Hypertrophy: A Meta-Analysis
Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis
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2020 AugThis study didn’t find any big difference between light and heavy lifting for muscle growth, and it didn’t even look at whether men and women respond differently — so it doesn’t back up the claim about a huge effect from one study with women.