Effects of Low- vs. High-Load Resistance Training on Muscle Strength and Hypertrophy in Well-Trained Men
Effects of Low- vs. High-Load Resistance Training on Muscle Strength and Hypertrophy in Well-Trained Men
B. Schoenfeld,M. Peterson,2 Authors,G. T. Sonmez
2015 · DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000000958
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 375 Citations
TLDR
It is indicated that both HL and LL training to failure can elicit significant increases in muscle hypertrophy among well-trained young men; however, HL training is superior for maximizing strength adaptations.