Research Article

Investigation of the Effect of the Tri-Set Training Method on Plasma mir-1, mir-128a, mir-133, and mir-206 Levels

Volume: 47 Number: 3 June 29, 2026

Investigation of the Effect of the Tri-Set Training Method on Plasma mir-1, mir-128a, mir-133, and mir-206 Levels

Abstract

The miRNAs (Micro Ribonucleic Acid) mir-1, mir-128a, mir-133, and mir-206 are specifically associated with muscle hypertrophy and play key roles in its development. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of the tri-set training method on the expression levels of mir-1, mir-128a, mir-133, and mir-206. Twenty-six volunteer athletes participated in the study. Anthropometric measurements were performed on the first day. Blood samples were collected before training and a 12-repetition maximum test (12RM) protocol was applied. On the second day, a maximum of 12 repetitions of Full Squat (SQ), Deadlift (DL), and 45° Leg Press (LP) movements were tested. On the third day, the training protocol was applied. On the fourth day, post-training blood samples were obtained. Expression levels of mir-1, mir-128a, and mir-206 increased after training, but these changes were not statistically significant (P<0.05). Correlation analysis of pre- and post-training expression levels shown significant positive correlations between mir-1 (r= 0.760) and mir-128a (r= 0.737). Tri-set training elevated the levels of mir-1, mir-128a and mir-206. These results suggest a potential relationship between muscle hypertrophy and these miRNAs. Further investigations with larger sampling sizes are required to confirm these findings.

Keywords

miRNA, Muscle hypertrophy, Resistance training, Tri set training.

Supporting Institution

Manisa Celal Bayar University

Project Number

2022-074

Ethical Statement

This study was approved by the Manisa Celal Bayar University Health Sciences Ethics Committee for Non-Interventional Research (approval no. 30.03.2022-20.478.486). All the participants who participated in the study read and accepted the working conditions and signed the consent form.

Thanks

This study was conducted with the support of the Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit at Manisa Celal Bayar University (Project number: 2022-074).

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APA
Gökmen, M. H., Altun, M., Özkale, E., & Korkmaz, E. M. (2026). Investigation of the Effect of the Tri-Set Training Method on Plasma mir-1, mir-128a, mir-133, and mir-206 Levels. Cumhuriyet Science Journal, 47(3), 403-411. https://doi.org/10.17776/csj.1870855
AMA
1.Gökmen MH, Altun M, Özkale E, Korkmaz EM. Investigation of the Effect of the Tri-Set Training Method on Plasma mir-1, mir-128a, mir-133, and mir-206 Levels. CSJ. 2026;47(3):403-411. doi:10.17776/csj.1870855
Chicago
Gökmen, Mehmet Hilmi, Muammer Altun, Evrim Özkale, and Ertan Mahir Korkmaz. 2026. “Investigation of the Effect of the Tri-Set Training Method on Plasma Mir-1, Mir-128a, Mir-133, and Mir-206 Levels”. Cumhuriyet Science Journal 47 (3): 403-11. https://doi.org/10.17776/csj.1870855.
EndNote
Gökmen MH, Altun M, Özkale E, Korkmaz EM (June 1, 2026) Investigation of the Effect of the Tri-Set Training Method on Plasma mir-1, mir-128a, mir-133, and mir-206 Levels. Cumhuriyet Science Journal 47 3 403–411.
IEEE
[1]M. H. Gökmen, M. Altun, E. Özkale, and E. M. Korkmaz, “Investigation of the Effect of the Tri-Set Training Method on Plasma mir-1, mir-128a, mir-133, and mir-206 Levels”, CSJ, vol. 47, no. 3, pp. 403–411, June 2026, doi: 10.17776/csj.1870855.
ISNAD
Gökmen, Mehmet Hilmi - Altun, Muammer - Özkale, Evrim - Korkmaz, Ertan Mahir. “Investigation of the Effect of the Tri-Set Training Method on Plasma Mir-1, Mir-128a, Mir-133, and Mir-206 Levels”. Cumhuriyet Science Journal 47/3 (June 1, 2026): 403-411. https://doi.org/10.17776/csj.1870855.
JAMA
1.Gökmen MH, Altun M, Özkale E, Korkmaz EM. Investigation of the Effect of the Tri-Set Training Method on Plasma mir-1, mir-128a, mir-133, and mir-206 Levels. CSJ. 2026;47:403–411.
MLA
Gökmen, Mehmet Hilmi, et al. “Investigation of the Effect of the Tri-Set Training Method on Plasma Mir-1, Mir-128a, Mir-133, and Mir-206 Levels”. Cumhuriyet Science Journal, vol. 47, no. 3, June 2026, pp. 403-11, doi:10.17776/csj.1870855.
Vancouver
1.Mehmet Hilmi Gökmen, Muammer Altun, Evrim Özkale, Ertan Mahir Korkmaz. Investigation of the Effect of the Tri-Set Training Method on Plasma mir-1, mir-128a, mir-133, and mir-206 Levels. CSJ. 2026 Jun. 1;47(3):403-11. doi:10.17776/csj.1870855