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Preponderance of evidence proves “big” weights optimize hypertrophic and strength adaptations

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    Mark D. Schuenke, Jennifer Herman & Robert S. Staron

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Schuenke, M.D., Herman, J. & Staron, R.S. Preponderance of evidence proves “big” weights optimize hypertrophic and strength adaptations. Eur J Appl Physiol 113, 269–271 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-012-2528-0

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