Hypertrophy Training Tenants

  • 10+ sets per week for hypertrophy
    • Per muscle group
    • Advanced greater than 10 is most likely better
  • Frequency of 2-3 times per week
    • This allows you to spread volume, instead of having too much in one session
  • Intensity
    • Mostly 60% 1RM+
  • Allocate volume appropriately
    • Mostly avoid failure
    • If you are not recovering, it is too much

Strength Training Tenants

  • 8+ sets per week for strength
    • Per compound movement for example squat
    • Advanced greater the 8 may be better
  • Frequency of 2-3 times per week
    • This allows for adequate recovery
  • Intensity
    • Trained mostly 80% 1RM+
    • Untrained 60% 1RM+
  • Allocate volume appropriately
    • Mostly avoid failure
    • If you are not recovering, it is too much