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Holding dumbbells at maximum weight for 3 seconds is tiresome. So this is extreme version of high intensity training when one always do exercises to the point o
by _0w8t 5y ago
Holding dumbbells at maximum weight for 3 seconds is tiresome. So this is extreme version of high intensity training when one always do exercises to the point of failure.
It is surprising that doing just one repetition works. A typical recommendation with high intensity training is to select weight so one can do 5-12 repetitions to the point of failure. The actual number depends on goal (strength or muscle size), genetics etc. I guess the college students where not trained previously so this worked.
- inglor_cz 5y agoIt sort of has to work ... at least in young people. Max weights will cause some muscle damage and the body will react by strenghtening the muscle.
- netizen-936824 5y agoIf you want to focus on muscle size, then more reps is definitely optimal. However, that's not quite everything when considering "muscle strength" We also have to consider neurological adaptations that make it easier to use more of the existing muscle at once to increase power output.