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Kat Storr

The 'one-set rule' is a simple way to build muscle and save hours in the gym - here's how it works

Woman using resistance machines in park in sunshine, representing the one-set rule for strength training.

We might all have different preferences in the gym, but everyone shares one experience - some days, the motivation just isn't there. The good news is, a new study suggests the one-set rule could be the answer to boosting strength and building muscle in less time.

The research found that doing a routine of one-set exercises in a strength training workout for 30 minutes, twice a week, can build muscle. That's right - doing just one round of exercises, instead of the standard three or four, can help boost muscle mass and may, by extension, help ward off various negative health conditions that come with age.

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