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Request a claimFull range of motion is better than partial reps for hypertrophy
100% Strongly SupportedA common training recommendation is that exercises should be performed through a full range of motion rather than partial repetitions to max...
Training
3 studies
Training each muscle 3+ times per week is better than once
100% Strongly SupportedThe claim is that training each muscle group with a higher frequency (3 or more times per week) produces greater hypertrophy than a traditio...
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3 studies
Training to muscular failure maximizes muscle hypertrophy
60.3% SupportedThe claim that taking every set to complete muscular failure (inability to complete another rep) is necessary or optimal for maximizing musc...
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3 studies
Static stretching before exercise prevents injuries
0% Not SupportedA widespread belief in fitness that performing static stretching before exercise reduces the risk of musculoskeletal injuries during the act...
Training
3 studies