Synopsis of Social media discussions
The discussions reflect a positive reception of the findings, citing specific results such as the 5-10 sets being most effective, with some posts questioning the validity of earlier research, especially due to the retraction of related studies. The tone varies from supportive to cautious, illustrating a nuanced engagement with the research’s significance in shaping training practices.
Agreement
Strong agreementMost posters agree that the study presents evidence supporting a ceiling effect, emphasizing that more training volume does not necessarily lead to better results.
Interest
Moderate level of interestThere is moderate interest, especially in the context of retracted studies and changing perspectives within the fitness community.
Engagement
Moderate level of engagementSome discussions reference specific findings, like the impact of 5-10 sets versus higher volume, indicating a somewhat deep engagement with the research details.
Impact
High level of impactPosts highlight the potential influence on workout routines and training strategies, suggesting significant implications for how athletes or trainers might adapt their approaches.
Social Mentions
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News
4 Articles
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Metrics
Video Views
293
Total Likes
79
Extended Reach
187,693
Social Features
65
Timeline: Posts about article
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Physio Meets Science
Evidence of a Ceiling Effect for Training Volume in Muscle Hypertrophy and Strength in Trained Men – Less is More?
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Jozo Grgic
Evidence of a Ceiling Effect for Training Volume in Muscle Hypertrophy and Strength in Trained Men – Less is More?
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Int'l Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
#Top3 most viewed abstracts from
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Karageorgos
@GodKbsJets60 @DrHorwitz Recent support: "..the 5 or 10 set group achieved most muscle growth in every site + gained most strength on every exercise. Going up to 15 sets reduced gains across board + 20 set group made worst progress of all groups"
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Full: https://t.co/X73SKfcbWL
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Nick Krontiris
Evidence of a Ceiling Effect for Training Volume in Muscle Hypertrophy and Strength in Trained Men – Less is More?
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Mason Ross
@MasonRHayes (Twitter)Take, for example, this video from @JeffNippard on workout volume, in which he cites the study “Evidence of a Ceiling Effect for Training Volume in Muscle Hypertrophy and Strength in Trained Men — Less is More?” by Barbalho et al. 2019. https://t.co/QkkDbgdei1
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Karim Chamari
@ProfChamari (Twitter)RT @IJSPPjournal: #Top3 most viewed abstracts from @IJSPPjournal @Human_Kinetics September 2020 1. https://t.co/B7ljPd7MK9 2. https://t.co…
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@IJSPPjournal (Twitter)#Top3 most viewed abstracts from @IJSPPjournal @Human_Kinetics September 2020 1. https://t.co/B7ljPd7MK9 2. https://t.co/KQ3v1IW7SY 3. https://t.co/32zLN6ZlCd https://t.co/XjPQj0dJIW
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Riccardo Rambo
@RiccardoRambo (Twitter)@Jhonny_Diaz_ @MSSEonline Olá @Jhonny_Diaz_ ! O artigo já retratado não foi esse? Evidence of a Ceiling Effect for Training Volume in Muscle Hypertrophy and Strength in Trained Men - Less is More? (Int J Sports Physiol)
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OJSN
@iamojsn (Twitter)Barbalho氏らが行った研究にデータの改ざん、偽装の可能性が。 この辺とか普通に読んでたやつ。 https://t.co/wdumklFsNe https://t.co/37iFI9Kqxd
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Brandon Heavey
@baheavey (Twitter)Interesting... the lower training volume study cited above has now been retracted...
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Karageorgos
@Karageorgos15 (Twitter)@GodKbsJets60 @DrHorwitz Recent support: "..the 5 or 10 set group achieved most muscle growth in every site + gained most strength on every exercise. Going up to 15 sets reduced gains across board + 20 set group made worst progress of all groups" https://t.co/JuGp4TYpPz Full: https://t.co/X73SKfcbWL
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@3maplab (Twitter)InkedProfScotty on Twitter: "Ceiling effect on frequency for gains in strength https://t.co/3m7sNlfXB9" https://t.co/Mz0By3PmdB
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Abstract Synopsis
- The study found that performing 5 or 10 sets per week leads to similar improvements in muscle strength and size in trained men, while higher volumes (15 or 20 sets) do not provide additional benefits.
- All groups showed significant gains in strength and muscle size over 24 weeks, but increasing training volume beyond 10 sets did not significantly improve these results.
- The findings suggest a ceiling effect in training volume, indicating that doing more than 10 sets per week may not be necessary for optimal muscle gains, aligning with an inverted U-shaped response curve.]
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