Man mano che le prove aumentano, diventa sempre più chiaro che l'ipertrofia può effettivamente verificarsi con l’utilizzo dicarichi pesanti, moderati, leggeri e persino molto leggeri (come confermato dalla più recente meta-analisi su questo argomento).
I riferimenti agli studi citati in questo podcast sono:
1. Schoenfeld, B.J., et al., Strength and hypertrophy adaptations between low- versus high-load resistance training: A systematic review and meta-analysis.J Strength Cond Res, 2017.
2. Ogasawara, R., et al., Low-load bench press training to fatigue results in muscle hypertrophy similar to high-load bench press training. International Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2013. 4: p. 114.
3. Pinto, R., et al., Relationship between workload and neuromuscular activity in the bench press exercise. Medicina Sportiva, 2013. 17(1): p. 1-6.
4. Vigotsky, A.D., et al., Effects of load on good morning kinematics and EMG activity. PeerJ, 2015. 3.
5. Burd, N.A., et al., Bigger weights may not beget bigger muscles: evidence from acute muscle protein synthetic responses after resistance exercise. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab, 2012. 37(3): p. 551-4.
6. Perlmutter, J.H., et al., Total Repetitions Per Set Effects Repetitions in Reserve-based Rating of Perceived Exertion Accuracy: 3648 Board #95 June 3 8: 00 AM – 9: 30 AM. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2017. 49(5S): p. 1043.
7. Helms, E.R., et al., Recommendations for natural bodybuilding contest preparation: resistance and cardiovascular training. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 2015. 55(3): p. 164-78.