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Twelve resistance trained men (27.4 \u00b1 5.0 years; 83.5 \u00b1 11.6 kg; 176.6 \u00b1 7.0 cm) performed each protocol in a counterbalanced, randomized order. Maximal isometric force, muscle morphology and muscle soreness of the biceps brachii muscle were assessed at baseline, 15-min, 60-min and 24-h post each testing session. In addition, muscle oxygen saturation (SmO2) was assessed during each training session. A lower number of repetitions (p = 0.013) was detected in HP compared to LP. A lower SmO2 (p &lt; 0.001) was detected in the recovery time between the sets in HP (mean: 47.6 \u00b1 15.7%) compared to LP (mean: 68.9 \u00b1 7.2%). No differences between the two trials (p &gt; 0.05) were noted for isometric force, muscle architecture and soreness at any timepoint. 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