Originally Posted by
D_51
There are thousands of PhDs handed out each year and I doubt many are worth the paper they are written on. The problem is that a candidate comes up with a thesis and in order to get a good grade figures they must prove the thesis correct. They will do this regardless of what the research results actually indicate. The candidate has to come up with a "new" idea and then prove it right in order to pass. So they set up testing and research with the intent of a desired result. If a result contradicts the thesis, it can easily be dismissed. And the conclusions that are drawn can be whatever the researcher/candidate wants them to be. There is little chance of honesty in the process. This is a problem with academia in general.
The study showed that using 80% for 3 sets increased muscle volume by 7.2% compared to 6.8% when using 30% for 3 sets.
The study showed that using 80% for either 1 or 3 sets increased isotonic strength, but using 30% did not.
The conclusion drawn is that using 30% 1RM provides that same training bennefit as using 80% 1RM.
The only way to reach that conclusion is to have drawn the conclusion prior to conducting the study and fear disproving your thesis.