Abstract

Several recent resistance training reviews and studies have focused on the control of inter-set rest intervals in order to maintain the absolute amount of resistance throughout the performance of multiple sets, generate the highest training volume
(repetitions x sets x resistance), and elicit high endogenous anabolic hormone responses. Some reviews and studies also and pre-exhaustion exercises in a training session are contributing factors to increasing muscular strength. Although some studies reported a significant decrease in the number of completed repetitions
for multiple sets of an exercise when shorter rest intervals or different sequences of performing the exercises were employed, there is very little evidence to suggest that these acute differences in performance significantly affect chronic outcomes such
as increased muscular strength. This critical analysis challenges the claims and opinions regarding strength gains. Verf.-Referat