Strength
Hypertrophy
Power
Myth Busting
Big Picture
100

For strength, ACSM recommend loading at or above what %

80%

100

ACSM suggests this type of muscular action can be especially useful for hypertrophy emphasis

Eccentric overload or eccentric emphasis

100

For power, the intent on the concentric phase should be...

explosive or as fast as possible

100

The 2026 statement pushes back against the idea that training must always reach this point?

Failure

100

This is the largest driver of long-term outcomes 

Adherence

200

This range of weekly or regular training frequency is associated with better strength gains

At least 2 times per week

200

This weekly volume landmark is commonly supported for hypertrophy?

At least around 10 sets per muscle group per week

200

Power is defined as force multiplied by this variable

Velocity

200

What was the believed rep range in 2009 for hypertrophy

8-12

200

This training principle must follow adherence to drive continued adaptation

Progressive overload

300

If a patient is stuck at the same load for weeks, this core principle is likely missing?

Progressive overload
300

What is the percentage of load required for hypertrophy (a range)

30-100% 1RM

300

ACSM generally associates better power outcomes with this load range.

30-70% 1RM

300

What was the believed rep range for strength in 2009

1-6

300

This concept allows for clinicians to adjust programs based on patient preference and context

Individualisation

400

This type of muscle fibre is preferentially recruited with heavy loads

Type 2, fast twitch
400

How many sets are recommended per muscle group for hypertrophy per week

10+

400
What is the primary driver of hypertrophy

Mechanical tension

400

What was the name of the mission that recently landed from the moon, which used a eccentric flywheel

Artemis 2

500

This is a key mechanism by which heavy loads improve strength

higher motor unit recruitment

500

All of the following showed what affect on hypertrophy:
Training frequency, Training to failure/fatigue, Time under tension, Periodisation and Exercise Order

No significant affect.

500

This quality is often a foundation for improving power, especially when heavier resistance training is included

Strength

500

What is the updated current rep range for Strength

There is no recommendation
500

Which celebrity is pictured on wall in the gym printed out in a4 paper with a few missing!

Tom Coghlan