405: More Volume, More Muscle | Looking At The Dose-Response Relationship Of Training Volume w/ Menno, Josh, Sam & Holly

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Mar 2, 2024

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Holly Baxter

Experts discuss the dose-response relationship between resistance training volume and muscle hypertrophy. They explore skepticism about the validity of volume studies, practical applications, and findings on cell swelling. Anecdotal evidence conflicts with study results. The chapter highlights muscle gains expectations, set recommendations, and recovery capacity. The discussion emphasizes the need for further research on optimal training volume for maximizing muscle growth.

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ADVICE

Focus on Per-Session Volume

Samuel Buckner emphasizes considering training volume per session, not just weekly volume.
He argues that there's a point of diminishing returns within a session, beyond which additional sets may not contribute significantly to growth.

ANECDOTE

Holly's Training Volume Experience

Holly Baxter shares her training experience as a physique athlete, noting her highest weekly set volume was around 80, with 30-35 sets specifically for glutes.
She questions if the high volumes in some studies are necessary for such growth outcomes.

INSIGHT

Defending Schoenfeld's Research

Menno Henselmans defends the legitimacy of Brad Schoenfeld's research and dismisses concerns about data fraud.
He acknowledges the potential influence of small sample sizes and individual study variability.

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