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Journal of Exercise Physiology online Meta-Analyses Do Not Support Performance of Multiple Sets or High Volume Resistance Training
Published 2004 · DOI · R. Winett
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Abstract
META-ANALYSES DO NOT SUPPORT PERFORMANCE OF MULTIPLE SETS OR HIGH VOLUME RESISTANCE TRAINING. Richard A. Winett JEP online. 2004;7(5):10-20. Four recently published meta-analyses claim their results show that multiple-set resistance training protocols (higher volume) are superior to a single set of each exercise (lower volume) for producing strength gains in experienced trainees. This critique examines the framework, logic, procedures, statistics, results and interpretations of the four meta-analyses and shows that these studies did not follow many of the recognized guidelines for meta-analysis. There was very little support for any of the purported claims or conclusions. In fact, this critique suggests that simple, time efficient, single-set, lower volume protocols appear to be just as effective as multiple-set, higher volume protocols for increasing muscular strength regardless of goals or training status.
Multiple-set resistance training protocols are not superior to single-set, lower volume protocols for increasing muscular strength in experienced trainees.
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