descriptive
Analysis v1
Strong Support
Only five small studies were used, with just 120 people total — so the results are too shaky to be very confident about.
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Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
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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
Human
2020 AugThe study found that it’s unclear whether light or heavy weights build muscle better because the results are all over the place — this means the data isn’t strong enough to be sure, just like the claim says.
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No contradicting evidence found