How much volume should each muscle group get?
Most evidence-based fitness professionals recommend a training volume of 10-15 sets per muscle group per week. I’ve recommended 10-30 sets in my interviews the past years for most individuals with some outliers using higher volumes, like IFBB Pro Nina Ross.
Is 20 sets per muscle too much?
So we know based on the 2017 meta-analysis mentioned earlier that roughly 10-20 sets per muscle per week is the sweet spot for maximizing growth. With beginners being at the lower end of this range and more experienced lifters being at the higher end of this range.
How many reps does each body part have?
Current research indicates that anything between 3-10 sets per body part, per session, is sufficient to maximize muscle protein synthesis (MPS). Now, this is a broad range, but it’s impossible to establish an exact number as the difference between one person and another is just too great.
How much volume is hypertrophy?
Amirthalingam and colleagues summarize that to maximize hypertrophic training effects, the researchers recommend a training volume of 4-6 sets per exercise that is performed. The researchers submit that it seems gains will plateau beyond this set range and may even regress due to overtraining.
Is higher volume better for muscle growth?
Higher volume resulted in elevated growth hormone and cortisol, but this didn’t translate to better muscle mass. High intensity was shown to be better for muscle growth and strength in bodybuilders.
What is the best volume training program for muscle gain?
1) The 5 X 5 Program. The five-by-five program is one that is quite popular among those who are looking to gain a high amount of strength and muscle mass. 2) German Volume Training. The next higher volume muscle-building program is German Volume Training. 3) The FST-7 Training Program. 4) Upper/Lower Split Training. 5) Full-Body Workouts.
Does high volume training build more muscle?
Biology / physiology says that high volume training leads to increased sarcoplasmic hypertrophy, which means bigger muscles. HIT should really only be utilized to increase muscular strength, not muscle size. What continues to be a sticking point is the “warm up sets”.
What is the best Rep and set range for building muscle?
This rep range is typically defined as the 6-12 rep range. Moderate rep ranges have consistently been proven in study after study to lead to the greatest amount of growth. The reason that this rep range is so effective for building muscle is because it does a little bit a everything.