Assertion
A wide range of reps, from 6 to 35, can be effective for building muscle.
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Explained
The assertion is made based on the findings of several meta-analyses and studies that compared the effects of different rep ranges on muscle hypertrophy. The studies found that there is no significant difference in muscle growth between different rep ranges, as long as the training is taken to failure.
Context for Assertion
The context of this assertion is the debate about the optimal rep range for building muscle, with some arguing that lower reps are better for strength and higher reps are better for hypertrophy.
Concepts for Assertion
Tags
muscle hypertrophy
rep range
strength training
Evidence for Assertion
Why relevant:
Why true:The study combined the results of multiple trials to determine the effect of different rep ranges on muscle hypertrophy, and found that there is no significant difference in muscle growth between different rep ranges, as long as the training is taken to failure.
How it is true:The study provides evidence from multiple trials, making it a reliable source of information.
ELI5
- The study combined the results of multiple trials to determine the effect of different rep ranges on muscle hypertrophy.
- The results showed that there is no significant difference in muscle growth between different rep ranges, as long as the training is taken to failure.
- This means that a wide range of reps can be effective for building muscle, as long as the training is taken to failure.
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Study Type:Human Study
DOI:N/a
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Human
n=21
p≤0.05
J Strength Cond Res
Publication 01/12/2017