Int J Sports Med July 2021 PMID 33440446

Does Performing Different Resistance Exercises for the Same Muscle Group Induce Non-homogeneous Hypertrophy?

Bruna Daniella de Vasconcelos Costa, Witalo Kassiano, João Pedro Nunes, Gabriel Kunevaliki, Pâmela Castro-E-Souza, Andre Rodacki, Letícia Trindade Cyrino, Edilson S Cyrino, Leonardo de Sousa Fortes

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions emphasize that performing a variety of exercises for the same muscle group enhances muscle development, with examples like the comment about the 'bro' approach promoting greater gains and references to studies supporting exercise variation. The tone reflects a mix of support and curiosity, revealing that readers see this research as potentially shaping effective training strategies.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the idea that varying resistance exercises leads to better hypertrophy, with many posts highlighting this as a key takeaway from the study.

InterestHigh interest

There is high interest shown through discussions referencing the potential benefits for muscle growth and the importance of exercise variation, indicating active engagement.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include references to the study's findings, implications for training routines, and debates about interpretations, which show a moderate level of detailed engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest that audiences find the study relevant for optimizing training, hinting at a modest but meaningful influence on their understanding of effective resistance training techniques.

Abstract in brief

  • The study compared the effects of performing the same versus different resistance exercises on muscle growth (hypertrophy) at various points along the muscle in previously inactive men.
  • The group that varied their exercises showed significant muscle growth at all tested sites, especially the proximal lateral thigh, while the group that performed the same exercises only had limited growth.
  • The findings suggest that changing exercises during resistance training can promote more evenly distributed muscle hypertrophy across different muscle sites in young men who are detrained.]

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Brad Schoenfeld, PhD
@BradSchoenfeld · X

New study shows performing several exercises for a muscle group promotes more uniform hypertrophy along the length of the muscle compared to performing a single exercise for the given muscle. https://t.co/uK8xRyvl9R

Jan 14, 2021 · 236 likes · 45 shares · 95,735 followers View post →
Jozo Grgic
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Does Performing Different Resistance Exercises for the Same Muscle Group Induce Non-homogeneous Hypertrophy? https://t.co/oUtiYZDfyE

Jan 13, 2021 · 23 likes · 5 shares · 5,477 followers View post →
Ignacio Hernando Valle
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伊田暁人 IDA Akito, PhD
@akito_ida · X

このように回答したけど、違う種目でやった方が筋肉を全体的に肥大させるにはいいかもよーみたいな話。 https://t.co/TRGUjv0wVM https://t.co/o821h4fA1L https://t.co/4GRfg5XT2H

Jan 24, 2021 · 14 likes · 1 share · 22,460 followers View post →
Jeremy Loenneke
@jploenneke · X

Does variation in training produce greater changes in muscle thickness? Not in this study but should consider the small sample (n=11 per group) https://t.co/aJaK2ZdDLW

Jan 24, 2021 · 14 likes · 2 shares · 8,599 followers View post →
Daniel Berglind, PhD
@DanielBerglind · X

The ”bro’s” win again; performing multiple exercises for the same muscle may promote greater muscle gains vs performing a single exercise: https://t.co/odVIjG3t69

Jan 14, 2021 · 7 likes · 7,872 followers View post →

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Mike Matthews
@muscleforlife · X

Study: Training each major muscle group with a variety of exercises that train your muscles in different ways, from different directions, and at different angles causes more balanced growth than doing just one exercise per major muscle group. https://t.co/yQduBLfLP8

Jun 15, 2022 · 1 like · 104,351 followers View post →
Rafa Lund
@RafaLund · X

Outra forma Variar os Exercícios do Programa é fazer exercícios diferentes para o mesmo grupamento ao longo da semana. https://t.co/HUMxbzMDvi https://t.co/B3HNQZdbNW

May 25, 2022 · 540 followers View post →
Dr Dan van den Hoek
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RT @Strength_Init: Want more #hypertrophy

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Want more #hypertrophy

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Ignacio Hernando Valle
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Lorenzo S.Wayne
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RT @jploenneke: Does variation in training produce greater changes in muscle thickness? Not in this study but should consider the small sa…

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Alex Olmos, PhD
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RT @jploenneke: Does variation in training produce greater changes in muscle thickness? Not in this study but should consider the small sa…

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Jeremy Loenneke
@jploenneke · X

Does variation in training produce greater changes in muscle thickness? Not in this study but should consider the small sample (n=11 per group) https://t.co/aJaK2ZdDLW

Jan 24, 2021 · 14 likes · 2 shares · 8,599 followers View post →
信田泰宏@パワーリフター
@yasuhiroshida · X

RT @bloc_samurai: このように回答したけど、違う種目でやった方が筋肉を全体的に肥大させるにはいいかもよーみたいな話。 https://t.co/TRGUjv0wVM https://t.co/o821h4fA1L

Jan 24, 2021 · 1 share · 15,129 followers View post →
伊田暁人 IDA Akito, PhD
@akito_ida · X

このように回答したけど、違う種目でやった方が筋肉を全体的に肥大させるにはいいかもよーみたいな話。 https://t.co/TRGUjv0wVM https://t.co/o821h4fA1L https://t.co/4GRfg5XT2H

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Dan Newmire PhD
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The symbiotic relationship of #broscience anecdotal absolutes feeding scientist study designs

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William Amaral
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RT @Higa_Kazuo: 同じ種目を行うより、色々なバリエーションでトレーニングした方が筋肉が成長する。週3回、同じトレーニングを行う群(N-VAR)と、様々なトレーニングを行う群(VAR)で比較。 Does Performing Different Resistance…

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同じ種目を行うより、色々なバリエーションでトレーニングした方が筋肉が成長する。週3回、同じトレーニングを行う群(N-VAR)と、様々なトレーニングを行う群(VAR)で比較。 Does Performing Different Resistance Exercises for the Same Muscle Group Induce Non-homogeneous Hypertrophy?  (2021) https://t.co/FBhzo7MMKy

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Daniel Berglind, PhD
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The ”bro’s” win again; performing multiple exercises for the same muscle may promote greater muscle gains vs performing a single exercise: https://t.co/odVIjG3t69

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New study shows performing several exercises for a muscle group promotes more uniform hypertrophy along the length of the muscle compared to performing a single exercise for the given muscle. https://t.co/uK8xRyvl9R

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