Abstract

Although the exact mechanisms that are responsible for muscular hypertrophy have not yet been entirely identified, there is a consensus that certain training methods are superior for inducing muscular hypertrophy and strength gains. However, most training methods applied today are based on the experiences of athletes and coaches concerning strength training rather than on training science. As a consequence of this, there is a wide range of suggestions on which training method is the most effective one. One aspect in this context is the controversy concerning multiple-set training (MST) vs. single-set training (SST). Apart from the number of sets there are other training parameters that need to be taken into consideration, such as: Relative intensity, training intensity, eccentric, concentric and isometrical contractions, the number of repetitions and time under tension (TUT). The following study focuses on two of these parameters, namely repetition speed and time under tension. Aus der Einleitung