The Claim
In young adult men, peak serum creatine kinase levels, muscle soreness ratings, and arm swelling are significantly lower during a second bout of eccentric biceps exercise compared to the first bout, indicating that the repeated-bout effect is present for established markers of muscle damage.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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When young guys do a tough arm workout a second time, their muscles aren't as sore, swollen, or damaged as they were the first time — their bodies seem to adapt after the first go-around.
See the scientific wording
Peak serum creatine kinase levels, muscle soreness ratings, and arm swelling are significantly lower after a second bout of eccentric biceps exercise compared to the first bout in young adult men, confirming the presence of the repeated-bout effect for established markers of muscle damage.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: MR measurements of muscle damage and adaptation after eccentric exercise
The study found that when people did the same arm exercise twice, their muscles were less damaged and sore the second time, just like the claim says.
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