The Claim

Rest-pause resistance training performed for 6 weeks in trained adults results in similar improvements in maximal strength (1RM) for bench press, leg press, and biceps curl compared to traditional multiple-set training, with no statistically significant differences between methods.

Source: Strength And Muscular Adaptations Following 6 Weeks Of Rest-Pause Versus Traditional Multiple-Sets Resistance Training In Trained Subjects.

What the research says

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Supports
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Cause and effect
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In plain English

If you're already fit and do a special type of weight training called rest-pause for 6 weeks, you'll get just as strong as with regular training, and there's no real difference between the two methods.

See the scientific wording

Rest-pause resistance training performed for 6 weeks in trained adults results in similar improvements in maximal strength (1RM) for bench press, leg press, and biceps curl compared to traditional multiple-set training, with no statistically significant differences between methods.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Strength And Muscular Adaptations Following 6 Weeks Of Rest-Pause Versus Traditional Multiple-Sets Resistance Training In Trained Subjects.

    The study looked at two workout methods and found they both improved strength about the same after 6 weeks, just like the claim said.

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