Front Physiol December 2023 PMID 38148897

Effect of resistance training programs differing in set structure on muscular hypertrophy and performance in untrained young men.

Jun Mao, Tianjiao Wang, Yidan Wang, Garry Kuan

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The discussions mainly highlight the key conclusion that the differing set structures—such as four sets of ten reps versus eight sets of five reps—lead to similar hypertrophy results, with some posters emphasizing intense training as a common theme. The tone is generally analytical yet practical, with several examples demonstrating an interest in applying these insights to workout routines.

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Most discussions agree that different resistance training set structures produce similar muscle growth in untrained men, reflecting support for the study's findings.

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Abstract in brief

  • This study compared two resistance training programs with different set structures—traditional sets (TS) with 4 sets of 10 reps and rest periods, and rest redistribution sets (RR) with 8 sets of 5 reps and shorter rest periods—to see how they affect muscle growth and strength in untrained young men.
  • Both training programs led to similar improvements in body composition, muscle thickness, maximal strength, and endurance after 8 weeks, with no significant differences between the two groups.
  • The findings suggest that, for untrained young men, the specific set structure (traditional vs rest redistribution) does not significantly influence muscle hypertrophy or performance gains.

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Daniel Berglind, PhD
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8 weeks of resistance exercise

Jan 1, 2024 · 72 likes · 16 shares · 7,998 followers View post →
Daniel Berglind, PhD
@DanielBerglind · X

10 weeks of: ☑️8 sets x 5 reps (51 sec intra-set rest) vs ☑️4 sets x 10 reps (120 sec intra-set rest) ➡️ same effects on muscle hypertrophy

Feb 9, 2025 · 62 likes · 17 shares · 7,998 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
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Effect of resistance training programs differing in set structure on muscular hypertrophy and performance in untrained young men (open access) https://t.co/lgrZESeIDG #exercise #Workout #TrainHard #GymLife #GymTime #muscle #strength #lift #GetStrong #hypertrophy #gainz #gains

Dec 30, 2023 · 6 likes · 1 share · 19,491 followers View post →
庵野拓将 (Takumasa Anno)
@takumasa39 · X

リカバリーへの影響も気になりますね。 論文リンク https://t.co/bJIp2mNgv5

Dec 28, 2023 · 5 likes · 27,745 followers View post →
Bioquímica Com Juciano
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https://t.co/HM3klWY7uL Ou seja, o segredo é treinar intenso. Sempre buscando a falha.

Jan 1, 2024 · 2 likes · 610 followers View post →
Hugo | Enseignant en APA
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8 semaines d'exercices de résistance - 2x/sem : -4 séries, 10 rép par exercice avec un repos de 2 min entre les séries vs -8 séries de 5 rép avec un repos de 51 sec entre les séries = effets similaires sur l'hypertrophie et les perfs : https://t.co/h7gPcvSBir

Jan 9, 2024 · 2 likes · 541 followers View post →

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Daniel Berglind, PhD
@DanielBerglind · X

10 weeks of: ☑️8 sets x 5 reps (51 sec intra-set rest) vs ☑️4 sets x 10 reps (120 sec intra-set rest) ➡️ same effects on muscle hypertrophy

Feb 9, 2025 · 62 likes · 17 shares · 7,998 followers View post →
Hugo | Enseignant en APA
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8 semaines d'exercices de résistance - 2x/sem : -4 séries, 10 rép par exercice avec un repos de 2 min entre les séries vs -8 séries de 5 rép avec un repos de 51 sec entre les séries = effets similaires sur l'hypertrophie et les perfs : https://t.co/h7gPcvSBir

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Bioquímica Com Juciano
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https://t.co/HM3klWY7uL Ou seja, o segredo é treinar intenso. Sempre buscando a falha.

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8 weeks of resistance exercise

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Effect of resistance training programs differing in set structure on muscular hypertrophy and performance in untrained young men (open access) https://t.co/lgrZESeIDG #exercise #Workout #TrainHard #GymLife #GymTime #muscle #strength #lift #GetStrong #hypertrophy #gainz #gains

Dec 30, 2023 · 6 likes · 1 share · 19,491 followers View post →
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@takumasa39 · X

リカバリーへの影響も気になりますね。 論文リンク https://t.co/bJIp2mNgv5

Dec 28, 2023 · 5 likes · 27,745 followers View post →
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