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Heavy Warm-Up may help you squat more reps

NCT ID NCT06825065

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Gaziantep Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether doing a few heavy squats before a workout can help you do more reps and lift more total weight. Nine strength-trained men did two different warm-ups on separate days: one with heavy weight and a long rest, and one with lighter weight and a short rest. Then they did three sets of half-squats until they couldn't do another rep. The goal was to see if the heavy warm-up improved performance.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If it works, this could help athletes and trainers design more effective warm-up routines to increase workout volume and strength gains.
What could go wrong
This is a very small study with only 9 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It only looks at immediate effects, not long-term benefits.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

9 people

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Started

Mar 2024

Finished

Apr 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must be 18-30 years old. * Only biologically male participants are eligible to participate in the study. * Participants must have at least 1 year of continuous resistance training experience. * Participants should be healthy, with no musculoskeletal disorders or injuries in the previous 6 months. * Participants must have experience in performing the half-squat exercise as part of their regular training routine. * Participants must be willing to provide written informed consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants who are currently using performance-enhancing drugs or have a history of chronic drug use. * Participants with a history of neuromuscular disease, metabolic disorders, hormonal imbalances, cardiovascular diseases, or any orthopedic limitations. * Participants who are using supplements such as caffeine or any other substances that might interfere with performance or the study protocol. * Participants who perform high-intensity aerobic training or resistance training outside their routine, which may interfere with study procedures.

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Resistance exercise

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gaziantep University, Faculty of Sport Sciences

    Gaziantep, Şehitkamil, 27350, Turkey (Türkiye)

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