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Is The Hypertrophy Rep Range Dead? (30+ Studies Explained)

  • The article discusses the effectiveness of different repetition ranges for muscle hypertrophy based on insights from over 30 scientific studies.
  • Key findings suggest that muscle growth can be achieved across a variety of repetition ranges, not just the traditional hypertrophy range of 6-12 reps.
  • Studies compared high-load, low-repetition training with low-load, high-repetition strategies, both showing significant hypertrophic gains.
  • Several factors like sex, age, training status, and exercise type moderate the relationship between repetition volume, intensity, and muscle growth.
  • Research included in the article also explores muscle fiber type-specific adaptations, questioning whether some fibers respond better to certain loading strategies.
  • Some studies point out that combining different loading ranges could potentially lead to more significant muscle growth.
  • The article also addresses misconceptions about the necessity of reaching failure in training sessions to maximize hypertrophy.
  • Overall, the traditional concept of a fixed 'hypertrophy rep range' being essential for muscle growth is challenged by recent research.
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