One vs. Multiple sets

[Clamp]

My shoulder has been acting up again lately, and it has been really hard to lift heavy because of the nagging pain. I was looking around at some studies for one vs. multiple sets for building strength and size and almost all of the studies showed that one set produces the same results as multiple sets. However, most of the studies done were on untrained individuals, and as we all know you can get away with almost anything and still make gains when you're a newbie. I don't want to take time off because I'm scared of losing gains, but I also don't want another shoulder injury. I figure that by reducing my volume I will be able to at least maintain what I have while my shoulder heals up. I am looking for anecdotal evidence to support or reject the claim that one set is as good as multiple.


Has anyone ever tried doing one set per body part and how did this compare to multiple sets in terms of strength and gains

 

[SolomonGrundy]

i can say as someone with a lot of injuries you can make solid gains without the heavy lifting, I do tons of calisthenics and your shoulders will feel better and still grow and get defined with chin ups / pull ups and push ups. best to stay in a place where you dont get hurt, consistency makes the body not a few days of going nuts with big weight

 

[Clamp]

Bump to the top!

 

[Youngblood43]

look up the the DC training method. i have not seen any studies on it, but people swear by the results. although, it is still some heavy lifting so it may not be watt ur looking for. but basically if that one set you do is balls to the wall until u can't move the weight another inch then for some individuals yes it may be enough, your muscles don't know how many sets u have done they just respond to the stress

 

[scoopdip]

My shoulder does the same thing man. Let me know if you find an answer. I've never tried single set, but I even when I limit myself to 2 or 3 sets of mild work I still experience the pain.

 

[Clamp]

look up the the DC training method. i have not seen any studies on it, but people swear by the results. although, it is still some heavy lifting so it may not be watt ur looking for. but basically if that one set you do is balls to the wall until u can't move the weight another inch then for some individuals yes it may be enough, your muscles don't know how many sets u have done they just respond to the stress

Thanks for the advice. I saw some things about DC in one of the stickies. I'll check it out.