Myo-reps match traditional sets for chest hypertrophy

exercise · Examine.com Study Summaries — June 8–15, 2026 · 2026

In 22 trained young men, 8 weeks of chest work showed identical gains whether they did 3 sets-to-failure with 2-min rest or one set-to-failure plus short-rest mini-sets.

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In 22 trained young men, 8 weeks of chest work showed identical gains whether they did 3 sets-to-failure with 2-min rest or one set-to-failure plus short-rest mini-sets.

  • resistance training
  • myo-reps
  • hypertrophy
  • time efficiency
  • strength