The Claim

When researchers measured the thickness of the upper arm at two specific spots, both spots got thicker after 12 weeks of arm workouts.

Source: Drop set versus traditional strength training protocols equated in volume on muscle thickness in women

What the research says

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In plain English

When researchers measured the thickness of the upper arm at two specific spots, both spots got thicker after 12 weeks of arm workouts.

See the scientific wording

In young women, muscle thickness measurements taken at 50% and 60% of the distance between the lateral epicondyle and acromion process showed consistent changes after 12 weeks of resistance training.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Drop set versus traditional strength training protocols equated in volume on muscle thickness in women

    The study found that after 12 weeks of arm workouts, the muscles in young women’s upper arms got thicker at two specific spots measured — exactly what the claim says.

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