Effects of Resistance Training Overload Progression Protocols on Strength and Muscle Mass.

Talisson Santos Chaves, Maíra Camargo Scarpelli, João Guilherme Almeida Bergamasco, Deivid Gomes da Silva, Ricardo Alessandro Medalha Junior, Nathalia Fernanda Dias, Diego Bittencourt, Paulo Cesar Carello Filho, Vitor Angleri, Sanmy Rocha Nóbrega, Michael D Roberts, Carlos Ugrinowitsch, Cleiton Augusto Libardi

June 2024 Int J Sports Med

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The discussions strongly support the idea that both increasing load and repetitions lead to similar gains, with posts highlighting phrases like 'both methods improve strength and CSA equally' and emphasizing simplicity in training for beginners. The tone is confident and focused on practical application, reflecting deep engagement with the research's conclusions.

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Most discussions emphasize that both load and repetition increases equally promote strength and hypertrophy, directly supporting the publication's findings.

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Discussion participants quote and summarize the research, mention the practical implications, and cite multiple sources, demonstrating deep engagement.

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The widespread sharing and emphasis on the study's implications suggest it could influence training approaches and recommendations in fitness communities.

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Abstract Synopsis

  • The study compared two types of resistance training progression methods—one increasing the load (LOADprog) and the other increasing repetitions (REPSprog)—to see how they affect muscle strength and size in untrained young people over 10 weeks.
  • Both protocols led to significant improvements in muscle strength (measured by 1RM) and muscle size (cross-sectional area of the vastus lateralis), with no significant difference between the two methods.
  • The results suggest that whether you progress by adding more weight or more repetitions, both are effective approaches for building strength and muscle size early in training for young adults.]