Question:
I read a study that found performing one set gave just as much gains as performing many sets. Is this true, because it sounds ridiculous?

Answer:
Actually a few studies have come up with the same findings in raw beginners only. Past the 8-week mark, there is a direct correlation between number of sets and the anabolic and strength responses.

The reason why beginners make decent gains on just one set is that the first 30% of strength gained when first starting out strength training is due to inter-muscular coordination gains. Hence, you are learning how to lift. Beyond that, you need multiple sets to force both the nervous and muscular systems to adapt. And the research is very clear on that. A recent meta-analysis of strength training studies showed that advanced trainees need more sets of lower reps for continuous progress.

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Mfg Masta