Effects of single vs. multiple sets of weight training: Impact of volume, intensity, and variation

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

Volumn 11, Issue 3, 1997, Pages 143-147

  Kramer, James B ^b   Stone, Michael H ^a   O'Bryant, Harold S ^a   Conley, Michael S ^a   Johnson, Robert L ^a   Nieman, David C ^a   Honeycutt, Darren R ^a   Hoke, Thomas P ^a  

^a APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (United States)

Author keywords

Exercise; Exertion; Strength

Indexed keywords

EID: 0031529541     PISSN: 10648011     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1519/00124278-199708000-00002     Document Type: Article

References (27)

1. Atha, J. Strengthening muscle. Exerc. Sport Sci. Rev. 9:1-73. 1981.
2. Baker, D., G. Wilson, and R. Carlyon. Periodization: The effect on strength of manipulating volume and intensity. J. Strength and Cond. Res. 8:235-242. 1994.
3. Berger, R. Effect of varied weight training programs on strength. Res. Quar. 33:168-181. 1962.
4. Bryzycki, M. Accent on intensity. Schol. Coach 97:82-83. 1988.
5. Fleck, S.J., and W.J. Kraemer. Designing Resistance Training Programs. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 1987.
6. Garhammer, J. Strength Training. New York: Harper & Row, 1987.
7. Hakkinen, K., A. Pakarinen, M. Alen, H. Kauhanen, and P. Komi. Neuromuscular and hormonal adaptations in athletes to strength training in two years. J. Appl. Physiol. 65:2406-2416. 1988.
8. Jackson, A.S., and M.L. Pollock. Generalized equations for body density of men. Br. J. Nutr. 40:497-504. 1978.
9. Jesse, C., J. McGee, J. Gibson, and M.H. Stone. A comparison of Nautilus and free weight training. J. Appl. Sports Sci. Res. 2(3):59. 1988.
10. Jones, A. Nautilus training principles (Bulletin No. 2). Deland, FL: Nautilus, 1971.
11. Kraemer, W.J., and S.J. Fleck. Physiological adaptations to resistance exercise. Sports Med. 6:246-256. 1988.
12. Kraemer, W.J., R.U. Newton, J. Bush, J. Volek, N.T. Triplett, and L.P. Koziris. Varied multiple set resistance training program produces greater gain than single set program. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 27:S195. 1995.
13. McDonagh, M.J., and C.T. Davies. Adaptive response of mammalian skeletal muscle to exercise with high loads. Eur. J. Appl. Physiol. 52:139-155. 1984.
14. McGee, D.S., C.T. Jesse, M.H. Stone, and D. Blessing. Leg and hip endurance adaptations to three different weight-training programs. J. Appl. Sports Sci. Res. 6:92-95. 1992.
15. O'Bryant, H.S. Periodization: A theoretical model for strength training. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Louisiana State U., 1982.
16. O'Bryant, H.S., R. Byrd, and M.H. Stone. Cycle ergometer and maximum leg and hip strength adaptations to two different methods of weight training. J. Appl. Sports Sci. Res. 2:27-30. 1988.
17. Sale, D.G. Neural adaptation to strength training. In: Strength and Power in Sport. P.V. Komi, ed. London: Blackwell Scientific, 1992. pp. 249-265.
18. Siri, W.E. Body composition from fluid space and density. In: Techniques for Measuring Body Composition. J. Brozek and A. Hanschel, eds. Washington, DC: Natl. Acad. Science, 1961. pp. 223-244.
19. Starkey, D.B., M.A. Welsch, M.L. Pollock, J.E. Graves, W.F. Brechue, and Y. Ishida. Equivalent improvement in strength following high intensity, low and high volume training. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 6(5) Suppl: S116. 1994.
20. Stone, M.H. Muscle conditioning and muscle injuries. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 22:457-462. 1990.
21. Stone, M.H. Explosive exercise. NSCA Position Stance. NSCA Journal 15(4):7-15. 1993.
22. Stone, M.H., S.J. Fleck, W.J. Kraemer, and N.T. Triplett. Health and performance related adaptations to resistive training. Sports Med. 11:210-231. 1991.
23. Stone, M.H., and H.S. O'Bryant. Weight Training: A Scientific Approach. Minneapolis: Burgess, 1987.
24. Stone, M.H., H.S. O'Bryant, and J Garhammer. A hypothetical model for strength training. J. Sports Med. Phys. Fitn. 21:342-351. 1981.
25. Stowers, T., J. McMillan, D. Scala, V. Davis, G.D. Wilson, and M.H. Stone. The short term effects of three different strength-power training methods. NSCA Journal 5(3):24-27. 1983.
26. Wescott, W.L. Four key factors in building a strength program. Schol. Coach 55:104-105. 1986.
27. Willoughby, D.S. The effects of mesocycle-length weight training programs involving periodization and partially equated volumes on upper and lower body strength. J. Strength and Cond. Res. 7:2-8. 1993.