How many sets should you do weekly for your muscle groups to maximize strength and muscle gains? That is the eternal question for gymgoers, and even though this is a relatively well-researched subject, we still can’t say for sure.
Let’s look into a new study that had participants perform eight sets of leg presses per week with one leg and 16 sets with the other, to see which leg got the biggest gains in muscle mass and strength after five months of training.
In this episode, we discuss this study, its results, and its practical implications for your strength training.
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This is episode 76 of the podcast. Check out the five previous episodes below:
- Episode 75: How Much Do Your Biceps Grow from Rows?
- Episode 74: Try Alternating Sets for Faster Gains and Shorter Workouts
- Episode 73: Will Pre-Exhausting Your Muscles Increase Growth?
- Episode 72: How to Improve Your Sleep for Better Performance
- Episode 71: Best Ways to Form Healthy Habits
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