Sports Med Open August 2018 PMID 30076500

Weekly Training Frequency Effects on Strength Gain: A Meta-Analysis.

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

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The collection of social discussions exhibits moderate interest with references to the study's focus on training frequency's influence on strength gains, like phrases such as 'effects on strength' and mentions of different training schedules (e.g., 1, 2, or 3 times per week). The tone is informational rather than critical, with some users citing the meta-analysis as evidence to reconsider their workout routines, indicating a neutral stance but some recognition of its potential relevance.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

Most discussions acknowledge the findings but do not strongly agree or disagree, reflecting a neutral stance.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show some curiosity about the study's implications, especially regarding training frequency.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Comments generally reference the study without deep analysis, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the research may influence training practices but do not emphasize groundbreaking change.

Abstract in brief

  • This meta-analysis examined how different weekly resistance training frequencies (1, 2, or 3 days per week) affect muscular strength gains, considering factors like training volume, type of exercises, and body regions.
  • The study reviewed 12 selected research articles and found a slight trend indicating higher training frequency might lead to greater strength improvements, but the results were not statistically significant.
  • Overall, the findings suggest that increasing training frequency could benefit strength gains, but the current evidence isn't conclusive, especially when training volume is kept constant across different frequencies.

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山田@理学療法士
@pt_inakano · X

筋力トレーニングの頻度による影響を調査したメタ解析 低頻度と高頻度の筋力トレーニング効果を比較すると、統計的な差は認めなかった。 総負荷量が同等の場合,頻度は筋力向上に影響しないことが示唆されています。 ただ、頻度を増やすと負荷量も増えやすいですね。 https://t.co/lh4WAG0O6W https://t.co/LnW59VlkRX

Nov 29, 2023 · 12 likes · 2,708 followers View post →
山田@理学療法士
@pt_inakano · X

レジスタンストレーニングの頻度 トレーニング頻度による筋力向上の効果は有意差を認めなかった。 総負荷量が同等の場合、低頻度と高頻度で筋力向上には影響しない可能性が示唆されています。 ただし、トレーニング頻度の変化が及ぼす影響はさらに調査が必要なようです。 https://t.co/lh4WAG0O6W https://t.co/nJf1dazLiI

Oct 4, 2025 · 8 likes · 1 share · 2,708 followers View post →
The Sp⚽️rts Physio
@AdamMeakins · X

@never2old2lift @Claire_Minshull @erikMeira @GrantSSC @consultantPT @BhamMovement @hjluks Hi Chris, I was using the data from the two Ralston systematic reviews here https://t.co/YCiWT8sASo And here https://t.co/jODR9DlxWC

Apr 8, 2020 · 7 likes · 107,671 followers View post →
Impakt CEO (Winston) - AI Agents for Fitness
@winston_zin · X

Source: https://t.co/RzK4cs4BvK Video credits: https://t.co/0wBrzHEZb9 https://t.co/5KcTowJ2SN https://t.co/TmbulwRy6t

May 28, 2025 · 3 likes · 27,050 followers View post →
Yutaka Ishii / 石井雄隆
@yishii_0207 · X

@natsukozz 行っているメニューにもよりますが、休みも設けたほうが良いと思います。週1回でも週3回以上でも筋力増強の効果に有意な差は認められない場合もあるということです。 Ralston GW, et al. (2018). Weekly Training Frequency Effects on Strength Gain: A Meta-Analysis. Sports Med Open. 3;4(1):36.

Feb 4, 2019 · 2 likes · 2,321 followers View post →
パンプマン@理学療法士
@Pump_wodman · X

今日できなくったて、明日できたらいいのさ!筋トレの効果は頻度じゃないよ、1週間にどれくらいの量をやったかだよ! という論文 https://t.co/fRu45YytGi

Sep 6, 2024 · 1 like · 113 followers View post →

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山田@理学療法士
@pt_inakano · X

レジスタンストレーニングの頻度 トレーニング頻度による筋力向上の効果は有意差を認めなかった。 総負荷量が同等の場合、低頻度と高頻度で筋力向上には影響しない可能性が示唆されています。 ただし、トレーニング頻度の変化が及ぼす影響はさらに調査が必要なようです。 https://t.co/lh4WAG0O6W https://t.co/nJf1dazLiI

Oct 4, 2025 · 8 likes · 1 share · 2,708 followers View post →
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@badandcrazy.bsky.social · Bluesky

Weekly Training Frequency Effects on Strength Gain: A Meta-Analysis pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30076500/

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Impakt CEO (Winston) - AI Agents for Fitness
@winston_zin · X

Source: https://t.co/RzK4cs4BvK Video credits: https://t.co/0wBrzHEZb9 https://t.co/5KcTowJ2SN https://t.co/TmbulwRy6t

May 28, 2025 · 3 likes · 27,050 followers View post →
パンプマン@理学療法士
@Pump_wodman · X

今日できなくったて、明日できたらいいのさ!筋トレの効果は頻度じゃないよ、1週間にどれくらいの量をやったかだよ! という論文 https://t.co/fRu45YytGi

Sep 6, 2024 · 1 like · 113 followers View post →
山田@理学療法士
@pt_inakano · X

筋力トレーニングの頻度による影響を調査したメタ解析 低頻度と高頻度の筋力トレーニング効果を比較すると、統計的な差は認めなかった。 総負荷量が同等の場合,頻度は筋力向上に影響しないことが示唆されています。 ただ、頻度を増やすと負荷量も増えやすいですね。 https://t.co/lh4WAG0O6W https://t.co/LnW59VlkRX

Nov 29, 2023 · 12 likes · 2,708 followers View post →
John Strong
@jstrong731 · X

@DrRaymondTucker @caller_thot Perhaps if clarified your issue, added a meta-analysis, those interested might pause to consider. https://t.co/VfsaUzPzc5

Sep 16, 2023 · 384 followers View post →
k1ngWizrd
@K1ngWizrd · X

@Jbandy_kindafit @LoftonTCG Just cause I'm petty ill post it here too. Here's a meta analysis https://t.co/IKHUrzPSjo https://t.co/3YfezUmwj6

Nov 12, 2022 · 44 followers View post →
k1ngWizrd
@K1ngWizrd · X

@LoftonTCG From this meta analysis https://t.co/IKHUrzPSjo https://t.co/ejAr2DM0md

Nov 12, 2022 · 44 followers View post →
拓 - Taku
@taku_nuc · X

参考文献: https://t.co/4P0kyKwhVw https://t.co/YjcdBrqWhG 筋トレの頻度も、週単位の「総負荷量」で決める - アルムの書斎 | standfm https://t.co/Cw0rDLF9ol

Jan 29, 2022 · 24 followers View post →
Hardy Weinberg
@lucentbeam12 · X

and this one is a meta-analysis Weekly Training Frequency Effects on Strength Gain: A Meta-Analysis https://t.co/neS07CuiFA

Dec 22, 2021 · 755 followers View post →
CHALLENGE.NINE9
@CHALLENGE_NINE9 · X

[タイトル] Weekly Training Frequency Effects on Strength Gain: A Meta-Analysis [著者] Grant W. Ralston et al. [掲載雑誌] Sports Medicine - Open vol 4, Article number: 36 [掲載年] 2018

Jul 1, 2021 · 106 followers View post →
The Sp⚽️rts Physio
@AdamMeakins · X

@never2old2lift @Claire_Minshull @erikMeira @GrantSSC @consultantPT @BhamMovement @hjluks Hi Chris, I was using the data from the two Ralston systematic reviews here https://t.co/YCiWT8sASo And here https://t.co/jODR9DlxWC

Apr 8, 2020 · 7 likes · 107,671 followers View post →
理学療法士/コンディションアップトレーナー@yuki
@health_labo · X

ジム続かない人必見!! Q:週1vs週2vs週3 筋トレの効果は違うのか? A:週1〜3回で筋力増強効果は変わらなかった ※ただし週単位の総負荷量は同じ 『Weekly Training Frequency Effects on Strength Gain: A Meta-Analysis.』 Ralston GW, et al. Sports Med Open. 2018. Show full citation

Jan 13, 2020 · 1 like · 4 followers View post →
Yutaka Ishii / 石井雄隆
@yishii_0207 · X

@natsukozz 行っているメニューにもよりますが、休みも設けたほうが良いと思います。週1回でも週3回以上でも筋力増強の効果に有意な差は認められない場合もあるということです。 Ralston GW, et al. (2018). Weekly Training Frequency Effects on Strength Gain: A Meta-Analysis. Sports Med Open. 3;4(1):36.

Feb 4, 2019 · 2 likes · 2,321 followers View post →