Assertion
Higher reps may cause more damage and take longer to recover from than lower reps.
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Explained
The assertion is made based on the findings of a study that compared the effects of higher and lower reps on muscle damage and recovery. The study found that higher reps caused more damage and took longer to recover from than lower reps.
Context for Assertion
The context of this assertion is the debate about the optimal rep range for building muscle, with some arguing that higher reps are better for hypertrophy but may cause more damage.
Concepts for Assertion
Tags
muscle damage
recovery
rep range
Evidence for Assertion
Why relevant:
Why true:The study found that higher reps caused more damage and took longer to recover from than lower reps, by measuring muscle damage and recovery after different rep ranges.
How it is true:The study provides evidence from a controlled trial, making it a reliable source of information.
ELI5
- The study compared the effects of higher and lower reps on muscle damage and recovery.
- The results showed that higher reps caused more damage and took longer to recover from than lower reps.
- This means that higher reps may have different effects on muscle damage and recovery than lower reps.
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Study Type:Human Study
DOI:N/a
Experimental Study
Human
n=49
p≤0.05
Journal of Applied Physiology
Publication 18/01/2018