@movestrength Love rows, but curls are better for biceps. Only one study have compared rows vs curls. Eight weeks, 2 workout per week. Bicep thickness increased 11% in the curl group and 5% in the row group. https://t.co/PSerYskSlJ https://t.co/CSJk7kQSlQ
Single-Joint Exercise Results in Higher Hypertrophy of Elbow Flexors Than Multijoint Exercise.
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The social discussions demonstrate support for the study's conclusions, with comments like 'curls are better for biceps' and references to concrete results such as 'Bicep thickness increased 11%,' showing an active engagement with the research. The tone emphasizes both agreement and practical implications, impacting personal training approaches.
Most discussions support the findings that single-joint exercises lead to greater hypertrophy, indicating agreement with the publication.
Participants show a moderate interest, discussing specific exercises like curls and rows and referencing the study details.
Comments include summaries of the results, mentioning percentage increases and implications for training, suggesting active engagement.
The discussions highlight how the research influences training choices, emphasizing that including both types of exercises is 'overwhelmingly demonstrated as optimal,' which indicates a meaningful impact on training strategies.
Abstract in brief
- The study compared the effects of single-joint (unilateral biceps curl) and multijoint (unilateral dumbbell row) exercises on elbow flexor muscle growth and strength in untrained men.
- Results showed that the single-joint exercise led to significantly greater muscle thickness increase (11.06%) compared to the multijoint exercise (5.16%) after 8 weeks of resistance training.
- While strength improvements were greater for each type of exercise in their respective trained arms, the findings suggest that for maximizing hypertrophy in elbow flexors, single-joint exercises should be prioritized in training programs.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyIf choosing only one, multi-joint movements will outperform single joint systemically but including both has been overwhelmingly demonstrated as optimal for hypertrophy. https://t.co/5rxiT2DQPy https://t.co/ptkA5fItaq
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RT @MarcLobliner: If choosing only one, multi-joint movements will outperform single joint systemically but including both has been overwhe…
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@JYKines @DanielBerglind https://t.co/OpkhPuLN04
RT @strengthlogapp: @movestrength Love rows, but curls are better for biceps. Only one study have compared rows vs curls. Eight weeks, 2 w…
@movestrength Love rows, but curls are better for biceps. Only one study have compared rows vs curls. Eight weeks, 2 workout per week. Bicep thickness increased 11% in the curl group and 5% in the row group. https://t.co/PSerYskSlJ https://t.co/CSJk7kQSlQ
RT @JSCRonline: Current Issue: Single-Joint Exercise Results in Higher Hypertrophy of Elbow Flexors Than Multijoint Exercise https://t.co/x…
RT @JSCRonline: Current Issue: Single-Joint Exercise Results in Higher Hypertrophy of Elbow Flexors Than Multijoint Exercise https://t.co/x…
RT @JSCRonline: Current Issue: Single-Joint Exercise Results in Higher Hypertrophy of Elbow Flexors Than Multijoint Exercise https://t.co/x…
RT @JSCRonline: Current Issue: Single-Joint Exercise Results in Higher Hypertrophy of Elbow Flexors Than Multijoint Exercise https://t.co/x…
RT @JSCRonline: Current Issue: Single-Joint Exercise Results in Higher Hypertrophy of Elbow Flexors Than Multijoint Exercise https://t.co/x…
RT @JSCRonline: Current Issue: Single-Joint Exercise Results in Higher Hypertrophy of Elbow Flexors Than Multijoint Exercise https://t.co/x…
RT @JSCRonline: Current Issue: Single-Joint Exercise Results in Higher Hypertrophy of Elbow Flexors Than Multijoint Exercise https://t.co/x…
RT @JSCRonline: Current Issue: Single-Joint Exercise Results in Higher Hypertrophy of Elbow Flexors Than Multijoint Exercise https://t.co/x…
RT @JSCRonline: Current Issue: Single-Joint Exercise Results in Higher Hypertrophy of Elbow Flexors Than Multijoint Exercise https://t.co/x…
RT @JSCRonline: Current Issue: Single-Joint Exercise Results in Higher Hypertrophy of Elbow Flexors Than Multijoint Exercise https://t.co/x…
RT @JSCRonline: Current Issue: Single-Joint Exercise Results in Higher Hypertrophy of Elbow Flexors Than Multijoint Exercise https://t.co/x…
RT @MarcLobliner: If choosing only one, multi-joint movements will outperform single joint systemically but including both has been overwhe…
If choosing only one, multi-joint movements will outperform single joint systemically but including both has been overwhelmingly demonstrated as optimal for hypertrophy. https://t.co/5rxiT2DQPy https://t.co/ptkA5fItaq
Single-Joint Exercise Results in Higher Hypertrophy of Elbow Flexors Than Multijoint Exercise https://t.co/LVl4AaQFSC
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