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  • Exercise Physiology
  • Sports Science
  • Muscle Physiology

Background:

  • Interset rest interval is a critical variable in resistance training, influencing muscle hypertrophy and strength adaptations.
  • Previous research on rest interval effects is inconclusive, particularly when training volume is equated across different protocols.
  • Understanding the interplay between rest interval, volume load, and training outcomes is essential for optimizing resistance training programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effects of long (LI) versus short rest interval (SI) on muscle strength and quadriceps cross-sectional area (QCSA).
  • To investigate the influence of volume load (VL) equalization on the outcomes of LI and SI protocols.
  • To determine whether rest interval or volume load is the primary driver of muscle hypertrophy and strength gains.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-eight participants engaged in 10 weeks of unilateral knee extension training, twice weekly.
  • Four distinct protocols were employed: LI (3-min rest), SI (1-min rest), VLI-SI (1-min rest, VL matched to LI), and VSI-LI (3-min rest, VL matched to SI).
  • All protocols utilized a load of 80% of one-repetition maximum (1RM), with 1RM and QCSA measured pre- and post-training.

Main Results:

  • All protocols significantly increased 1RM, with no significant differences observed between the groups, indicating strength gains are load-dependent.
  • Quadriceps cross-sectional area (QCSA) increased significantly across all protocols.
  • Absolute changes in QCSA were significantly greater in the LI and VLI-SI protocols compared to the SI and VSI-LI protocols, highlighting the role of greater volume load in hypertrophy.

Conclusions:

  • Maintenance of high loads is paramount for maximizing strength increases during high-intensity resistance training.
  • A greater volume load, irrespective of the interset rest interval, plays a primary role in driving muscle hypertrophy.
  • These findings suggest that optimizing training volume load is more critical than manipulating rest intervals for muscle growth.