Journal article
Low-Load High Volume Resistance Exercise Stimulates Muscle Protein Synthesis More Than High-Load Low Volume Resistance Exercise in Young Men
Abstract
BACKGROUND: We aimed to determine the effect of resistance exercise intensity (%1 repetition maximum-1RM) and volume on muscle protein synthesis, anabolic signaling, and myogenic gene expression.
METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: Fifteen men (21+/-1 years; BMI=24.1+/-0.8 kg/m2) performed 4 sets of unilateral leg extension exercise at different exercise loads and/or volumes: 90% of repetition maximum (1RM) until volitional failure (90FAIL), 30% …
Authors
Burd NA; West DWD; Staples AW; Atherton PJ; Baker JM; Moore DR; Holwerda AM; Parise G; Rennie MJ; Baker SK
Journal
PLOS ONE, Vol. 5, No. 8,
Publisher
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0012033
ISSN
1932-6203