Heavy Warm-Up boosts squat reps, study finds

NCT ID NCT06825065

First seen Jan 27, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study looked at whether doing a few heavy squats before a workout helps strength-trained men do more reps and lift more total weight. Nine healthy men aged 18-30 completed two different warm-up routines on separate days. The results may help athletes and gym-goers design better training sessions.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gaziantep University, Faculty of Sport Sciences

    Gaziantep, Şehitkamil, 27350, Turkey (Türkiye)

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