5x5 vs single set

sozbox

I've read a lot about both but am looking to see if anyone has experience of trying both and what they thought worked for them.

I'm currently doing a 5x5 but have been advised to try a single set to failure approach for more muscle growth.

My goal is primarily muscle growth vs. fat loss. Has anyone done both?

Hanley

There was a study done a while back comparing sets of 8 - one set, four sets and eight sets, all taken to failure.

The one set approach was by far th eleast effective.

sozbox

Hanley wrote: »

There was a study done a while back comparing sets of 8 - one set, four sets and eight sets, all taken to failure.

The one set approach was by far th eleast effective.

That's pretty interesting, do you have the link by any chance?

Alf Veedersane

sozbox wrote: »

That's pretty interesting, do you have the link by any chance?

Think it's this one:

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/research-review/strength-and-neuromuscular-adaptation-following-one-four-and-eight-sets-of-high-intensity-resistance-exercise-in-trained-males-research-review.html/

Hanley

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Think it's this one:

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/research-review/strength-and-neuromuscular-adaptation-following-one-four-and-eight-sets-of-high-intensity-resistance-exercise-in-trained-males-research-review.html/

Thank god. Didn't fancy looking for it.