Training volume is a never-ending topic of debate. How many reps should you do when you want to become bigger and stronger? How many working sets?
We focused on reps in episode 5, so today it’s time to focus on our favorite way to measure training volume: set volume! I.e., the number of working sets you train at or close to failure for any given lift or muscle group.
We kick things off with a new study from Brazil on football players with plenty of gym experience, that measured the effects of different weekly set volumes.
Then we broaden our discussion, by answering a handful of questions on this topic from our listeners.
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This is the eighteenth episode of the podcast. Check out the five previous episodes below:
- Episode 17: 10 Tips to Increase Your Bench Press
- Episode 16: We Answer Eleven Great Questions on Strength & Health
- Episode 15: Lift as Fast as Possible for Better Strength Gains
- Episode 14: Protein for Muscle Growth: All You Need to Know!
- Episode 13: The Quick Guide to Training for Muscle Growth
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