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Why some weights feel harder but don't make you bigger

Original Title

Variable resistance training promotes greater fatigue resistance but not hypertrophy versus constant resistance training

doi:10.1007/s00421-013-2653-4

38%

Lower Quality

Methodology score · 38/100

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Using weights that change as you lift (variable) makes you feel more tired during workouts and boosts your ability to do more reps, but doesn't make your muscles bigger than regular weights.

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Authors

Walker S, Hulmi JJ, Wernbom M, Nyman K, Kraemer WJ, Ahtiainen JP, Häkkinen K

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DOI:10.1007/s00421-013-2653-4

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