Int J Sports Med June 2024 PMID 38286426

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

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What people are saying

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.

AgreementStrong agreement

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

InterestHigh interest

Many posts show active interest by referencing specific protocols, research, and calling the findings relevant for training strategies.

EngagementHigh engagement

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.

Abstract in brief

  • 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.]

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Daniel Berglind, PhD
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All roads lead to Rome: progression of overload through both increasing load or repetitions can be used to promote gains in strength and muscle hypertrophy: https://t.co/u8K80UoM37

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Daniel Berglind, PhD
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Progressive overload in resistance training

Feb 8, 2024 · 60 likes · 17 shares · 7,827 followers View post →
Jozo Grgic
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Effects of Resistance Training Overload Progression Protocols on Strength and Muscle Mass https://t.co/fKWNH49cix https://t.co/wMlAI2o80F

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Cleiton Libardi
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Our latest study. Congrats to @TalissonChaves_ @mairascarpelli João Bergamasco, MuscuLab team, with excellent collab of @DrMikeRoberts and @ugrinowitsch https://t.co/BpiCnTQVBO

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Effects of resistance training overload progression protocols on strength and muscle mass https://t.co/NkDdqzjFZY https://t.co/TjKV1Ln6cM

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Nick Krontiris
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Effects of resistance training overload progression protocols on strength and muscle mass https://t.co/aqm5lL8tcH #exercise #fitness #fit #FitFam #FitLife #FitnessAddict #Workout #TrainHard #GymLife #GymTime #muscle #strength #lift #GetStrong #hypertrophy #gainz #gains

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@Ap_Coach Amedio
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@StrengthDebates , ✔️it out we discussed this months ago. here (new lifters) both gains in either load or rep, as progression methods, improve Strength & CSA equally

Oct 4, 2024 · 1 like · 1,407 followers View post →
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■ Ref info: Chaves, Talisson Santos, et al. "Effects of resistance training overload progression protocols on strength and muscle mass." International Journal of Sports Medicine (2024). ■ Ref link: https://t.co/U9hQPSBTMQ ■ Today’s full: https://t.co/h6hzuJ8I9c

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All roads lead to Rome: progression of overload through both increasing load or repetitions can be used to promote gains in strength and muscle hypertrophy: https://t.co/u8K80UoM37

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Adam Lunn
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Previously untrained young men and women had similar gains in muscle size and strength when lifting more weight or doing more reps (with the same weight) over 10 weeks. More reason to keep things simple when getting started. https://t.co/ONCg9UQ97N

Feb 1, 2024 · 299 followers View post →
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Bioquímica Com Juciano
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Cleiton Libardi
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Our latest study. Congrats to @TalissonChaves_ @mairascarpelli João Bergamasco, MuscuLab team, with excellent collab of @DrMikeRoberts and @ugrinowitsch https://t.co/BpiCnTQVBO

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