Med Sci Sports Exerc March 2024 PMID 37796222

Effects of Different Weekly Set Progressions on Muscular Adaptations in Trained Males: Is There a Dose-Response Effect?

Alysson Enes, Eduardo O DE Souza, Tácito P Souza-Junior

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Peak: 19 in Oct 2023
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What people are saying

Overall, the group shows a moderate level of agreement and engagement, with comments highlighting practical implications like adding 4-6 sets per week to enhance strength, while some express caution due to limited certainty and lack of access to full data. The tone combines curiosity with scientific skepticism, as seen in remarks about the study's limitations and the importance of further validation.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings, especially the suggestion that increasing weekly sets can improve strength and hypertrophy, though some express skepticism regarding the certainty of these conclusions.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions display moderate interest, with posters referencing specific details like the number of sets and the implications for training routines, indicating engagement with the content.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several participants refer to the methodology and potential applications, such as adding sets gradually over time; the tone suggests active curiosity and discussion.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations indicate that the study influences training strategies and raises awareness about volume progression, implying a potentially meaningful impact for enthusiasts and practitioners.

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Stuart Phillips (he/him)
@mackinprof · X

Effects of Different Weekly Set Progressions on Muscular Adaptations in Trained Males: Is there a Dose-Response Effect? https://t.co/la5CjI5OP0 Our results suggest that progressively adding four or six sets per week every two weeks elicited greater lower-limb strength in

Oct 6, 2023 · 73 likes · 11 shares · 56,037 followers View post →
Brad Currier
@brad_currier · X

Effects of Different Weekly Set Progressions on Muscular Adaptations in Trained Males: Is there a Dose-Response Effect? Progressively adding 4 or 6 sets/week ⬆️ strength, potentially ⬆️ hypertrophy (limited evidence herein) @Alysson_Enes @DrDeSouzaEO https://t.co/uSTbVfdhyF

Oct 6, 2023 · 7 likes · 1 share · 464 followers View post →
Tony Boutagy, PhD
@TonyBoutagy · X

Effects of Different Weekly Set Progressions on Muscular Adaptations in Trained Males: Is There a Dose-Response Effect? ⁦@Alysson_Enes⁩ ⁦@DrDeSouzaEO⁩ https://t.co/3BBgwZUyLq

Apr 24, 2024 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 1,303 followers View post →
パーカーフィットネス
@parker_fitness · X

2023/10/06 トレーニング経験のある男性31人がトレーニングを段階的に追加させた結果、最大のSETとなった被験者は大腿四頭筋を52set/週であった... 明らかにやりすぎのように見えるが実際のところ筋肉は最も成長していた。 「20set/週が限界!」...本気で言ってる? https://t.co/rhYKMVODNO

Oct 10, 2023 · 5 likes · 785 followers View post →
Andreas Sommer
@AndiDog87 · X

@MennoHenselmans Link to study: https://t.co/Z1BPpWmfXH The authors state "the limited certainty of our findings warrants caution". And since there's no full text available, I won't trust the beautiful diagrams in this post. No free way to validate them = wasted science.

Oct 11, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 83 followers View post →
Messmer DuFutur i/acc
@Faust_Sceptique · X

@JayMan471 This study had groups of trained subjects doing up to 52 sets of squats per week to failure. Surprisingly, nobody died, and hyperthrophy increases linearly with volume. https://t.co/9KvObTf5om

Jan 1, 2024 · 1 like · 460 followers View post →

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Alysson Enes
@Alysson_Enes · X

RT @TonyBoutagy: Effects of Different Weekly Set Progressions on Muscular Adaptations in Trained Males: Is There a Dose-Response Effect? ⁦@…

Apr 25, 2024 · 2 shares · 49 followers View post →
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@RodrigoVolga · X

RT @TonyBoutagy: Effects of Different Weekly Set Progressions on Muscular Adaptations in Trained Males: Is There a Dose-Response Effect? ⁦@…

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Tony Boutagy, PhD
@TonyBoutagy · X

Effects of Different Weekly Set Progressions on Muscular Adaptations in Trained Males: Is There a Dose-Response Effect? ⁦@Alysson_Enes⁩ ⁦@DrDeSouzaEO⁩ https://t.co/3BBgwZUyLq

Apr 24, 2024 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 1,303 followers View post →
Messmer DuFutur i/acc
@Faust_Sceptique · X

@JayMan471 This study had groups of trained subjects doing up to 52 sets of squats per week to failure. Surprisingly, nobody died, and hyperthrophy increases linearly with volume. https://t.co/9KvObTf5om

Jan 1, 2024 · 1 like · 460 followers View post →
Rx Readmore Livemore
@SopitaSirirata1 · X

RT @AndiDog87: @MennoHenselmans Link to study: https://t.co/Z1BPpWmfXH The authors state "the limited certainty of our findings warrants c…

Oct 11, 2023 · 1 share · 174 followers View post →
Andreas Sommer
@AndiDog87 · X

@MennoHenselmans Link to study: https://t.co/Z1BPpWmfXH The authors state "the limited certainty of our findings warrants caution". And since there's no full text available, I won't trust the beautiful diagrams in this post. No free way to validate them = wasted science.

Oct 11, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 83 followers View post →
Greg Renfro
@grenfro1 · X

Effects of Different Weekly Set Progressions on Muscular Adaptations in Trained Males: Is there a Dose-Response Eff… https://t.co/LdVryepnVm

Oct 10, 2023 · 8 followers View post →
パーカーフィットネス
@parker_fitness · X

2023/10/06 トレーニング経験のある男性31人がトレーニングを段階的に追加させた結果、最大のSETとなった被験者は大腿四頭筋を52set/週であった... 明らかにやりすぎのように見えるが実際のところ筋肉は最も成長していた。 「20set/週が限界!」...本気で言ってる? https://t.co/rhYKMVODNO

Oct 10, 2023 · 5 likes · 785 followers View post →
Jhonny Diaz
@Jhonny_Diaz_ · X

RT @mackinprof: Effects of Different Weekly Set Progressions on Muscular Adaptations in Trained Males: Is there a Dose-Response Effect? htt…

Oct 8, 2023 · 11 shares · 649 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

Effects of Different Weekly Set Progressions on Muscular Adaptations in Trained Males: Is there a Dose-Response Effect? (open access) https://t.co/hHaxiAIU0x #exercise #Workout #TrainHard #GymLife #GymTime #muscle #strength #lift #GetStrong #hypertrophy #gainz #gains

Oct 8, 2023 · 19,388 followers View post →
Shorsh
@shorshamid · X

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Oct 7, 2023 · 87 followers View post →
Abigail Mackey
@AbigailMackey1 · X

RT @mackinprof: Effects of Different Weekly Set Progressions on Muscular Adaptations in Trained Males: Is there a Dose-Response Effect? htt…

Oct 7, 2023 · 11 shares · 3,722 followers View post →
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@julianaaltamira · X

RT @mackinprof: Effects of Different Weekly Set Progressions on Muscular Adaptations in Trained Males: Is there a Dose-Response Effect? htt…

Oct 6, 2023 · 11 shares · 119 followers View post →
Argón
@metilargon · X

RT @mackinprof: Effects of Different Weekly Set Progressions on Muscular Adaptations in Trained Males: Is there a Dose-Response Effect? htt…

Oct 6, 2023 · 11 shares · 351 followers View post →
Javed Alam
@jalam1001 · X

RT @mackinprof: Effects of Different Weekly Set Progressions on Muscular Adaptations in Trained Males: Is there a Dose-Response Effect? htt…

Oct 6, 2023 · 11 shares · 1,006 followers View post →
Leave it to Beaver? Eve Beavers-Fain BSN MPH
@espacetimeNOT · X

RT @mackinprof: Effects of Different Weekly Set Progressions on Muscular Adaptations in Trained Males: Is there a Dose-Response Effect? htt…

Oct 6, 2023 · 11 shares · 1,213 followers View post →
Wynne Hoe (she/they)
@wynnehoe · X

RT @mackinprof: Effects of Different Weekly Set Progressions on Muscular Adaptations in Trained Males: Is there a Dose-Response Effect? htt…

Oct 6, 2023 · 11 shares · 26 followers View post →
Alysson Enes
@Alysson_Enes · X

RT @mackinprof: Effects of Different Weekly Set Progressions on Muscular Adaptations in Trained Males: Is there a Dose-Response Effect? htt…

Oct 6, 2023 · 11 shares · 49 followers View post →
Alysson Enes
@Alysson_Enes · X

RT @brad_currier: Effects of Different Weekly Set Progressions on Muscular Adaptations in Trained Males: Is there a Dose-Response Effect?…

Oct 6, 2023 · 1 share · 49 followers View post →
Mind Your Science!
@MindYourSci · X

RT @mackinprof: Effects of Different Weekly Set Progressions on Muscular Adaptations in Trained Males: Is there a Dose-Response Effect? htt…

Oct 6, 2023 · 11 shares · 132 followers View post →
Greg Banner MExerSc
@Jerseysc1988 · X

RT @mackinprof: Effects of Different Weekly Set Progressions on Muscular Adaptations in Trained Males: Is there a Dose-Response Effect? htt…

Oct 6, 2023 · 11 shares · 386 followers View post →
Stuart Phillips (he/him)
@mackinprof · X

Effects of Different Weekly Set Progressions on Muscular Adaptations in Trained Males: Is there a Dose-Response Effect? https://t.co/la5CjI5OP0 Our results suggest that progressively adding four or six sets per week every two weeks elicited greater lower-limb strength in

Oct 6, 2023 · 73 likes · 11 shares · 56,037 followers View post →
Brad Currier
@brad_currier · X

Effects of Different Weekly Set Progressions on Muscular Adaptations in Trained Males: Is there a Dose-Response Effect? Progressively adding 4 or 6 sets/week ⬆️ strength, potentially ⬆️ hypertrophy (limited evidence herein) @Alysson_Enes @DrDeSouzaEO https://t.co/uSTbVfdhyF

Oct 6, 2023 · 7 likes · 1 share · 464 followers View post →