Muscle failure in hypertrophy with resistance training a systematic review

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Andrés Mauricio Ariza Viviescas
Universidad de Santo Tomás
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3157-9575

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Objective: To determine what are the effects of muscle failure on the development of hypertrophy in counter resistance training. Method: It is a systematic review type of study, that is, with a qualitative approach and a non-experimental design. A systematic search was carried out in 5 databases (Pubmed, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Sportdiscus). After analyzing 405 studies, it was necessary to consider their usefulness and relevance in respect of the review, as well as the credibility or experience of the author on the subject. Results: After the corresponding screening and methodological evaluation, 9 studies met the inclusion criteria, as obtained from this review, the use of Muscle Failure (FM) did not show additional benefits in increasing muscle mass. In addition, it was shown that there are no significant differences when comparing high and low loads using this variable. Conclusion: It was determined that the volume variable is more important in hypertrophic developments regardless of whether or not an exercise is executed towards muscle failure, it is also more beneficial for hypertrophy when repetitions do not lead to muscle failure but are close to it.

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Published: Jun 29, 2022
Issue: Vol. 23 No. 1 (2022): Revista Ciencias de la Actividad Física UCM
Section: Theoretical Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29035/rcaf.23.1.11
Keywords: muscle failure, hypertrophy, resistance training

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Ariza Viviescas, A. M. (2022). Muscle failure in hypertrophy with resistance training: a systematic review. Revista Ciencias De La Actividad Física UCM, 23(1), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.29035/rcaf.23.1.11
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