Low-load high volume resistance exercise stimulates muscle protein synthesis more than high-load low volume resistance exercise in young men.

<h4>Background</h4>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.<h4>Methodology/principal findings</h4>Fifteen men (21+/-1 years; BMI=24.1...

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Main Authors: Nicholas A Burd, Daniel W D West, Aaron W Staples, Philip J Atherton, Jeff M Baker, Daniel R Moore, Andrew M Holwerda, Gianni Parise, Michael J Rennie, Steven K Baker, Stuart M Phillips
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2010-08-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/20711498/?tool=EBI