Eur J Appl Physiol November 2002 PMID 12436270

Muscular adaptations in response to three different resistance-training regimens: specificity of repetition maximum training zones.

Gerson E R Campos, Thomas J Luecke, Heather K Wendeln, Kumika Toma, Fredrick C Hagerman, Thomas F Murray, Kerry E Ragg, Nicholas A Ratamess, William J Kraemer, Robert S Staron

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What people are saying

Discussions reflect a balanced interest, with posters referencing the study and related research, such as Campos, while debating whether high-rep or low-rep regimens are more effective. The tone varies from informational to skeptical, but overall shows engagement with the research's practical implications for resistance training.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most participants acknowledge the findings of the study, with some referencing support from other research like Campos et al. (2002).

InterestModerate interest

Discussions demonstrate a moderate level of curiosity about the implications for training practices and literature, with some participants reflecting on their own experiences.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include references to specific studies, personal reflections, and debate over training methods, showing active involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations highlight how the study influences ideas about training regimes, suggesting a shared understanding of its relevance to strength and endurance development.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated how different resistance training regimens with varying repetitions affect muscle strength, endurance, fiber composition, and aerobic capacity in untrained men over 8 weeks.
  • Maximal strength improvements were greatest in the low repetition group, while the high repetition group showed the most improvement in muscular endurance and aerobic capacity, with hypertrophy observed mainly in low and intermediate rep groups.
  • The results suggest that training with low reps enhances strength, whereas high reps improve endurance and aerobic performance, highlighting the specificity of training adaptations based on repetition zones.]

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Greg Lehman
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@MikeMakher @YFCphysio @jennifervin @CraigPhifer and sure some studies show heavier loads are superior as well https://t.co/t23NUdyd1G But we certainly can't argue that 3x10 will not achieve strength gains. What is superior is up for debate though

Dec 20, 2020 · 1 like · 46,711 followers View post →
Jozo Grgic
@Jozo_Grgic · X

@JWL63 I believe that they were referring only to the findings of one of the studies published by Staron's group, not necessarily concluding that this is the case in the whole literature https://t.co/wFXmDqHRoX

Jul 22, 2023 · 1 like · 5,580 followers View post →
Paul Hough
@the_hough · X

@mackinprof I read the chapter while working on my book. I thought other studies supported it, such as Campos et al. (2002), but I could be mistaken as I no longer have the book. https://t.co/ygolg92bqH

Jun 19, 2024 · 2,001 followers View post →
Jason Walsh
@Nick2mick · X

@thisisvidili It’s about building strength or endurance. Campos, G. E. (2002). “Muscular adaptations in response to three different resistance-training regimens: specificity of repetition maximum training zones.” European Journal of Applied Physiology, 88(1-2), 50–60.

Oct 16, 2025 · 48 followers View post →

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Jason Walsh
@Nick2mick · X

@thisisvidili It’s about building strength or endurance. Campos, G. E. (2002). “Muscular adaptations in response to three different resistance-training regimens: specificity of repetition maximum training zones.” European Journal of Applied Physiology, 88(1-2), 50–60.

Oct 16, 2025 · 48 followers View post →
husk
@answer_299 · X

https://t.co/x4QSSgZJcB From now on, I will use high weight and low reps.

Feb 25, 2025 · 4 followers View post →
Paul Hough
@the_hough · X

@mackinprof I read the chapter while working on my book. I thought other studies supported it, such as Campos et al. (2002), but I could be mistaken as I no longer have the book. https://t.co/ygolg92bqH

Jun 19, 2024 · 2,001 followers View post →
Jozo Grgic
@Jozo_Grgic · X

@JWL63 I believe that they were referring only to the findings of one of the studies published by Staron's group, not necessarily concluding that this is the case in the whole literature https://t.co/wFXmDqHRoX

Jul 22, 2023 · 1 like · 5,580 followers View post →
Greg Lehman
@GregLehman · X

@MikeMakher @YFCphysio @jennifervin @CraigPhifer and sure some studies show heavier loads are superior as well https://t.co/t23NUdyd1G But we certainly can't argue that 3x10 will not achieve strength gains. What is superior is up for debate though

Dec 20, 2020 · 1 like · 46,711 followers View post →