Progressive overload without progressing load? The effects of load or repetition progression on muscular adaptations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Progressive overload is a principle of resistance training exercise program design that typically relies on increasing load to increase neuromuscular demand to facilitate further adaptations. However, little attention has been given to another way of increasing demand-increasing the number of repetitions.

Objective

This study aimed to compare the effects of two resistance training programs: (1) increasing load while keeping repetition range constant vs (2) increasing repetitions while keeping load constant. We aimed to compare the effects of these programs on lower body muscle hypertrophy, muscle strength, and muscle endurance in resistance-trained individuals over an 8-week study period.

Methods

Forty-three participants with at least 1 year of consi

SUBMITTER: Plotkin D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9528903 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature