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Area of Science:

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Muscle Hypertrophy
  • Resistance Training

Background:

  • Optimizing resistance training volume is crucial for maximizing muscle size adaptations.
  • The effects of varying weekly training volumes on calf muscle hypertrophy are not fully elucidated.
  • Understanding dose-response relationships can inform effective training prescription.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effects of different weekly calf training set volumes on muscle size.
  • To determine the optimal training volume for calf muscle hypertrophy in untrained young women.

Main Methods:

  • Sixty-one untrained young women completed a 6-week calf training program.
  • Participants were randomized into three groups: 6, 9, or 12 weekly sets.
  • Muscle thickness of medial gastrocnemius, lateral gastrocnemius, and soleus was measured using ultrasound.

Main Results:

  • The 12-SET group showed significantly greater increases in lateral gastrocnemius and soleus muscle thickness compared to the 6-SET group.
  • Total triceps surae muscle size (sum of three muscles) also increased more in the 12-SET group versus the 6-SET group.
  • No significant differences were observed between the 9-SET and 6-SET or 12-SET groups, nor in medial gastrocnemius changes across groups.

Conclusions:

  • While all training volumes induced calf muscle hypertrophy, higher volumes (12 sets/week) may be more effective for maximizing gains in specific calf muscles.
  • The findings suggest a potential dose-response relationship for calf training volume and muscle hypertrophy.
  • Further research could explore higher training volumes and different populations.