Sports Med December 2017 PMID 28755103

The Effect of Weekly Set Volume on Strength Gain: A Meta-Analysis.

Grant W Ralston, Lon Kilgore, Frank B Wyatt, Julien S Baker

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The overall tone reflects strong support for the article's conclusions, with users referencing meta-analyses like Ralston et al. and discussing practical thresholds such as 5-12 sets being effective; words like 'support' and phrases like 'based on research' emphasize consensus and analytical engagement, demonstrating both interest and influence on training approaches.

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Most discussions support the idea that higher weekly set volumes enhance strength gains, citing meta-analyses and authoritative sources.

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The meta-analysis explores how different weekly set volumes (low, medium, high) impact muscular strength gains, finding that higher weekly set volumes generally lead to greater strength improvements.
It examines the effects of both multijoint and isolation exercises, showing that high weekly set volumes result in more significant strength gains than low volumes across exercise types.
The research indicates that trained and untrained individuals may respond differently to set volume, emphasizing the importance of exercise type and training status in designing strength programs.]

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実際の筋力の変化に当てはめると、ざっくり言って、ハイセットはローセットより20〜25％ほど早く筋力がアップするになる筋力アップにもボリュームは大事 https://t.co/tPPlOSPCk2 #自分用メモ

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@Ap_Coach Amedio

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@StrengthDebates Another sugg' support for mod. to high vol. & intensity as minimum threshold for a positive impact from training! https://t.co/LMBEydZ5Ez

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Meta-analysis: 5-10 and >10

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1. Ralston GW, Kilgore L, Wyatt FB, Baker JS. The Effect of Weekly Set Volume on Strength Gain: A Meta-Analysis. Sports Med. 2017 Dec;47(12):2585-2601. doi: 10.1007/s40279-017-0762-7. PMID: 28755103; PMCID: PMC5684266.

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RT @ap_coach: @StrengthDebates , here is a good point to add to recent post, of course, High Wkly Sets is definable likely by philosophy &…

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@Ap_Coach Amedio

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@StrengthDebates , here is a good point to add to recent post, of course, High Wkly Sets is definable likely by philosophy & methods we discussed prior; "multi-joint exercises, greater strength gains were observed with HWS compared with LWS"

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RT @mattf3213: @MarkRiebelPT @CoachRusselburg @SquatUniversity Hey Mark! Here’s what I’ve got. Basically a slew of things saying 5-12 sets…

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Matt Foster, DPT, OCS

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@MarkRiebelPT @CoachRusselburg @SquatUniversity Hey Mark! Here’s what I’ve got. Basically a slew of things saying 5-12 sets minimum in meta analyses and no return on investment past 20 sets where you risk overreaching. https://t.co/wD6PvWbgC8 https://t.co/zC9vohEysu https://t.co/HGq5CsbKOe https://t.co/cD5q5fVGtQ

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