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A Comparison Of Increases In Volume Load Over 8 Weeks Of Low-Versus High-Load Resistance Training, Brad J. Schoenfeld, Dan Ogborn, Bret Contreras, Tom Cappaert, Alex Silva Ribeiro, Brent A. Alvar, Andrew D. Vigotsky
A Comparison Of Increases In Volume Load Over 8 Weeks Of Low-Versus High-Load Resistance Training, Brad J. Schoenfeld, Dan Ogborn, Bret Contreras, Tom Cappaert, Alex Silva Ribeiro, Brent A. Alvar, Andrew D. Vigotsky
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Background: It has been hypothesized that the ability to increase volume load (VL) via a progressive increase in the magnitude of load for a given exercise within a given repetition range could enhance the adaptive response to resistance training.
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare changes in volume load (VL) over eight weeks of resistance training (RT) in high-versus low-load protocols.
Materials and Methods: Eighteen well-trained men were matched according to baseline strength were randomly assigned to either a low-load RT(LOW,n= 9) where 25 - 35 repetitions were performed per exercise, or a high-load RT (HIGH,n= 9) …