How different weight training styles affect strength

When trained men take longer breaks between weightlifting sets, they can lift heavier weights and still get just as strong as with shorter breaks, even if they do more total work over 6 weeks.

When trained men lift heavy weights using certain training styles, they spend more time under tension and generate more force per rep than with other styles, which might help them get stronger.

When trained men do certain types of weightlifting workouts, their bodies produce more lactic acid compared to other workout styles, which means their muscles are working harder and under more stress.

When you lift weights, doing a few heavy reps makes you stronger, doing lots of light reps helps your stamina, and doing a medium amount builds bigger muscles.

When guys who work out regularly do high-volume weight training, they feel it's much harder than doing shorter sets with more breaks—even if both ways build similar strength.