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It says in the image who the study participants were and links to the studies where the conclusions were drawn from. I thought it was helpful given that this is likely the majority of folks on here
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You're right that context is key but this particular takeaway is pretty consistent across a wide range of experience levels. For example, similar research was carried out on the Norwegian powerlifting national team. The same volume split over 6x/week frequency had noticeable gains over 3x/week.
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dad bod dads in their early 40s who used to ride a sweet fixeh but now sit at a desk wondering where it all went?
Ooooof, that cuts deep.
Anecdotally, upping my gym visits in the last six months from 3X to 5/6X has seen huge benefits in my progress. I've found the consistency also helps with levelling out my urges to impulse binge on shit food and drink.
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Isn't it all dependent on where you are compared to your potential? I.e. a beginner, intermediate etc. if you're a beginner then it's all pretty easy. Compound lifting 3x a week, eat healthy, sleep. You get stronger, bigger, leaner untill you plateau. Then you have to faff about with programming, goals, splits, whatever. If you are elite then it will change again.
Research like this needs to be put into context. Are the subjects untrained, elite body builders, on season rugby players who are trying desperately to maintain off season gains when the playing schedule only allows one session a week, steroid filled influencers, dad bod dads in their early 40s who used to ride a sweet fixeh but now sit at a desk wondering where it all went?
My guess would be this research is about beginners/untrained and not elite body builders, who are unlikely to be able to gain any size with squats.