The lower part of the thigh doesn't get noticeably bigger after 8 weeks of any of these training styles, even if the upper and middle parts do—meaning muscles don't grow evenly everywhere.

Scientific Claim

Muscle thickness in the distal portion of the lateral thigh does not increase significantly after 8 weeks of any of the three resistance training methods (rest-pause, drop-set, or traditional) in resistance-trained males, suggesting regional differences in hypertrophic response.

Original Statement

“However, the distal portion did not show a time effect (P = 0.190).”

From study:Rest-pause and drop-set training elicit similar strength and hypertrophy adaptations compared to traditional sets in resistance-trained males.

Evidence Quality Assessment

Claim Status

appropriately stated

Study Design Support

Design supports claim

Appropriate Language Strength

probability

Can suggest probability/likelihood

Assessment Explanation

The lack of significance (p=0.190) is correctly reported. Probability language is warranted due to small sample size and potential measurement variability in distal regions.

More Accurate Statement

“Muscle thickness in the distal portion of the lateral thigh is unlikely to increase significantly after 8 weeks of rest-pause, drop-set, or traditional resistance training in resistance-trained males.”

Evidence from Studies

Supporting (1)

Rest-pause and drop-set training elicit similar strength and hypertrophy adaptations compared to traditional sets in resistance-trained males.

Randomized Controlled Trial

Human

2021 Nov

After 8 weeks of different types of leg workouts, the top and middle parts of the thigh got bigger, but the bottom part near the knee didn’t change at all—no matter which workout method was used.

Contradicting (0)

No contradicting evidence found

Source Study

Rest-pause and drop-set training elicit similar strength and hypertrophy adaptations compared to traditional sets in resistance-trained males.

Score: 54

DOI: 10.1139/apnm-2021-0278

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