How Many Sets Should You Do Per Workout To Build Muscle?

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  • One of the most common areas of confusion among lifters is figuring out exactly how many sets per workout one should do. In fact, “how many sets should I do” is a question I get asked all the time. But when it comes to how many sets and reps to build muscle, there’s a lot of different opinions. Some say to don’t need many sets per workout for muscle growth, whereas others are under the impression that you need to completely annihilate your muscles every workout. So who’s right and how many sets should you do to build muscle? Well first off, let’s discuss what exactly we mean by a set. So just to be clear, a set in this case will refer to a set performed within the 6-12 rep range since this is in line with the research I’ll be going through. If you do less reps than this, you will need more sets whereas if you do more reps you will need less sets. Also, each set should be taken close to failure with high effort. A warm up set doesn’t count.
    With that out of the way, let’s find out how many sets to build muscle is optimal. So we know based on recent research that more volume (e.g. more sets) leads to more muscle growth. This would make it seem that the more sets the better, right? Well, not so fast. There actually seems to be an upper limit to the number of sets per workout you should do before it starts to provide diminishing returns. In fact, it seems to be right around 10 sets for a single muscle group. So for example when trying to figure out how many sets for chest you should do, you’d want to be wary of this 10 set limit and avoid going too far overboard when training your chest - as that can just impair recovery and is essentially “junk volume”.
    BUT - we also know that when it comes to how many sets per week you should do, around 10-20 sets per week is optimal. Which means that rather than doing all your chest sets in one workout as a chest day for example, you’d be much better off splitting that into at least two separate days per week such as with an upper/lower split. This way you stay under the per-session set threshold, are now able to get in enough sets per week for that muscle, and will now be training at the optimal training frequency of 2x/week. All leading to better gains in the long run!
    So it’s quite simple. First figure out your target number of sets per muscle group, and then work backwards to split that up most effectively throughout the week.
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  • @JeremyEthier
    @JeremyEthier  5 років тому +706

    Hope you enjoyed this one! I’m planning out my content so comment below what other topics and video series you’d like to see me cover in future videos. Cheers!

    • @dylanm2318
      @dylanm2318 5 років тому +4

      Jeremy Ethier Great Video always for the people 👌🏼 I was wondering if you recommend PPL split or Full Body Wokrout when doing a lean bulk?

    • @maximilianluther742
      @maximilianluther742 5 років тому +6

      A 3 days split would be amazing

    • @JohnBodkin
      @JohnBodkin 5 років тому +1

      Does this info apply to everyone or just people in a certain age range? What if you're a couch potato trying to get fit at 50?

    • @mukesh00000000007
      @mukesh00000000007 5 років тому +2

      Currently I m doing 10 sets per muscle in a day

    • @mukesh00000000007
      @mukesh00000000007 5 років тому

      You should do a video on soya protein

  • @Malaxus
    @Malaxus 5 років тому +5183

    Well, time to change my workout routine AGAIN for the 500th time, thanks Jeremy haha

    • @bboooobbyy
      @bboooobbyy 5 років тому +17

      Malaxus why?

    • @mongolongo7825
      @mongolongo7825 5 років тому +88

      G-dawg did you watch the video?

    • @MrYenoa
      @MrYenoa 5 років тому +121

      Malaxus do what works for you. No ones body reacts the same

    • @mongolongo7825
      @mongolongo7825 5 років тому +17

      truth seeker i think he knew that already

    • @aboood914
      @aboood914 5 років тому +49

      nothing wrong with that, it is called learning curve/improving efficiency ;)

  • @FXLR99
    @FXLR99 5 років тому +3345

    5:53 for the summary boys..
    I got ya😉😂

  • @ghostlyfool1107
    @ghostlyfool1107 4 роки тому +136

    I am actually addicted to Jeremy’s videos. They’re well researched, well explained, well made, and concise and to the point. These videos are actually so helpful and make all this easy to understand. Thanks dude

  • @alialmubarak8891
    @alialmubarak8891 2 роки тому +58

    Thank you I was training more than 32 sets for two muscle groups in the past 3 years, I noticed the progression but it is so slow specially for the arm muscles

  • @poxy0027
    @poxy0027 5 років тому +916

    Never thought lifting weights would get so complicated..

    • @lbiel163
      @lbiel163 4 роки тому +27

      Frrrr

    • @rizwaanr5968
      @rizwaanr5968 3 роки тому +9

      same :'(

    • @spoilerman8975
      @spoilerman8975 3 роки тому +63

      it does not have to be complicated but I feel people should start with less instead of more at first

    • @Tagukon
      @Tagukon 3 роки тому +1

      Me too😄😄

    • @ludwigvonn9889
      @ludwigvonn9889 3 роки тому +41

      Same man.. a whole damn science behind all those jacked mfs..

  • @yodgetfit
    @yodgetfit 5 років тому +1002

    whenever something pops into my brain, jeremy delivers
    thanks jeremy

    • @gabrieltorres3944
      @gabrieltorres3944 5 років тому +1

      same man

    • @EXPlode6991
      @EXPlode6991 5 років тому +5

      Same for me, yesterday i've written all my sets for each muscle group and figuring out what i'm doing is correct

    • @3o6fly
      @3o6fly 5 років тому

      I agree, jeremy has helped me so much.

    • @omarberrios4659
      @omarberrios4659 4 роки тому

      The same thing happened to me the other day with Jeff Nipard and Jeff Cavalier the other day talking about volume destroying your gains. UA-cam algorithm is creepy

    • @yasirafzal1352
      @yasirafzal1352 3 роки тому

      I like ur name bro. Lol

  • @craggerrs
    @craggerrs 5 років тому +1

    Hey man, your delivery makes the content real easy to absorb - much appreciated!

  • @KB-sg7tv
    @KB-sg7tv 5 років тому +53

    For some reason Jeremy's voice is super calming to me. I like it.

  • @MC-wh3xm
    @MC-wh3xm 5 років тому +584

    I used to do around 30 sets of chest every few days. My gains got up there, I was benching 330lb at 150 lb BW... and then I tore something in my shoulder and haven't bench pressed in 10 years 😢. Take it easy on your body. You only got one.

    • @jjwp-ql5rv
      @jjwp-ql5rv 5 років тому +62

      Wow, 30 sets every few days. That's amazing, bad amazing not good. I bet you regret that now mate.

    • @divisionagentbailey6727
      @divisionagentbailey6727 4 роки тому +56

      Thanks bro, I needed to hear this. I hope you know your message is being heard

    • @josec6112
      @josec6112 4 роки тому +16

      Same here , I tore a muscle by chest shoulder area and was out for 3years . Slowly getting back into it ... being smart and taking it easy like you just said

    • @divisionagentbailey6727
      @divisionagentbailey6727 4 роки тому +4

      Jose C It takes three years to recovery?!

    • @roncassudy2200
      @roncassudy2200 3 роки тому +13

      Its unfortunate but that usually happens when u overload for extended periods of time.but we all love to lift heavy,that's the nature of competitive...

  • @hachitavidal5493
    @hachitavidal5493 5 років тому +1225

    Jeremy + Jeff + Jeff = Max Muscle Growth
    All3 the 🐐🐐🐐

    • @johnwig285
      @johnwig285 5 років тому +4

      u forgot James Linker

    • @corynorell3686
      @corynorell3686 5 років тому +65

      This is exactly the trifecta I follow religiously for weightlifting.
      For calisthenics, it's all about FitnessFAQs, Calisthenicmovement and Tom Merrick.

    • @gabrix2011
      @gabrix2011 5 років тому +14

      @mcweb Neppard, I think

    • @thatguy9862
      @thatguy9862 5 років тому +14

      @mcweb neppard and caveline idrk how spell

    • @elperronimo
      @elperronimo 5 років тому +96

      @@thatguy9862 jesus christ that was terrible

  • @blackirish1000
    @blackirish1000 4 роки тому +157

    For the last 2 weeks I've followed you and I've gotten more from watching you than I have anywhere else.
    12 years of working out the wrong way because of steroid users.
    Thanks 100% man You saved my life.
    I almost gave up but I'm here listening and I've had improvements in just 2 weeks

    • @KakashiSenseiiiiii
      @KakashiSenseiiiiii Рік тому +1

      @@ahsannadeem8324 He will get horny

    • @manne8575
      @manne8575 10 місяців тому

      Haha, it's easy to blame steroid users for your shitty training instead of just admitting you didn't do your research. And that for 12 whole years?! Lmao you definitely did something wrong then. Big L.

  • @math001
    @math001 4 роки тому +1

    Just went back to the gym after a very long break due to work schedule and partly some laziness in there. Been binge watching your videos for some time now. Thanks for all the tips man.

  • @andressstyle6390
    @andressstyle6390 5 років тому +13

    I Have been waiting for this video so long ! Thank You man !

  • @msyamil200
    @msyamil200 4 роки тому +51

    From Jeremy I gain that research findings are from averages, and you should use them as your guideline and from Ryan Humiston I learn that adjust accordingly to your own needs and what helps you grow the most.
    Heads up to these two for all the effort put in, in giving us these valuable knowledge for better gainsz!

  • @truthrevisited890
    @truthrevisited890 3 роки тому +1

    The best part about the videos by Jeremy is, he does not make long videos with junk talking. Short, small and precise and you really get to know what you need to do.

  • @isaiahsiulepa9237
    @isaiahsiulepa9237 5 років тому +18

    Just as I was about to change my routine, Thanks Jeremy!

  • @knkpro011
    @knkpro011 5 років тому +14

    Just finished watching the video and all I can say is that this topic has been debatable recently but thanks for sharing your viewpoints Jeremy. Great content as always. Love from Philippines!

  • @mlunguomnyama5518
    @mlunguomnyama5518 5 років тому +2

    this is such a greatly thought out video production! No shit, you raising the right questions at the right time, make it very beginner friendly thereby and the best part is the scientific backup, because what is better evidence than science? Also the graphs youre using are super fitting and simple, just a flawless video. Taking my hat off! Keep it up

  • @chasetaylor777
    @chasetaylor777 4 роки тому +3

    Love the video. I agree with you as well when i started to focus on progression and not sets or reps is when i seen my most gains

  • @Mudiesgoodies
    @Mudiesgoodies 5 років тому +23

    Been waiting so long for this video! Thank you for making it

    • @nimbapilot6925
      @nimbapilot6925 5 років тому

      Hey Jeremy. Thanks for posting this video. I learned a lot of informations from it. Quick question. So let say I’m going to work chest for that day and I planned to do flat, incline decline bench and smith machine flys.. how many sets and reps would be a good amount considering I workout this body part twice a week.
      Thanks for taking your time to answer my question. I do appreciate you and the content you put up. Thanks for the hard work you put into these videos.

  • @rogeliolara9402
    @rogeliolara9402 5 років тому +7

    I enjoy your videos honestly I’ve changed my physique big time and your videos really give me good information I appreciate it

  • @brianc6196
    @brianc6196 4 роки тому +17

    Kudos to you bro on a thoroughly informative and comprehensive video! I just started a shred plan 2 weeks ago and this really helped me out.
    Thanks so much for covering this.
    Keep up the awesome videos!

  • @stuartworgan2458
    @stuartworgan2458 4 роки тому +38

    I’ve never found 4 exercises enough 5-6 at 4 sets starting at 14 dropping to 8 has always worked best for me after many years low sets and exercises are only good for maintenance. Everyone will respond differently go what works for you, correct form and hard work will always win the day.

    • @tibitheking350
      @tibitheking350 8 місяців тому +2

      That's why a lot of kid looking completely the same after 4 year gym. Pls don't give us overtraining advises - worst advice ever

    • @gustavalbericchidurocher9764
      @gustavalbericchidurocher9764 7 місяців тому

      The research he showed tells us that almost training every way will get you results. Some people done 1 set per body part and still grew more than half of those that done 10+ sets. What we aim for is the optimal, not what will lead to -any- growth.
      Also, your schedule was excellent for injuries and overtraining.

  • @juanjoseguevara88
    @juanjoseguevara88 5 років тому +5

    Can't believe the level of quality put into each video. You don't get this kind of quality material even when you pay for it! Love it, man. Thank you.

  • @samnegasi7190
    @samnegasi7190 4 роки тому +3

    To be honest this guy right here, been in every stressful situation we face in fitness world..
    He got every fucking question i have man!!

  • @equilibrium2147
    @equilibrium2147 4 роки тому +26

    Jeremy, you are most informative workout channel in the UA-cam Universe. I’ve been following you for the past few weeks, building my thoughts & gaining motivation from your personal perspective . I’m 48 years old & I find body building a bit challenging for me. Not much because of my age but because of the nature of my work. I’m working Mon-Fri, 12 hrs a day. That’s why Sat & Sun are so precious for me. Can you give me your precessional advice on how will I start? This video talking about split and number of sets per muscle group sounds very helpful . More power to you . Hope to hear you soon.

    • @alanpeter5527
      @alanpeter5527 Рік тому

      no

    • @user-zd2do9yx5q
      @user-zd2do9yx5q Рік тому

      When I want to do a faster workout, I incoroprate super sets and giant sets. You should be able to google these to get more information.

  • @b3z3n14
    @b3z3n14 5 років тому +6

    Thank you! Very insightful! Undoubtedly earned a sub! 29, and not been to the gym in years after quite a number of years in multiple striking martial arts, karate messed my joints up (Ridiculous stances) i stopped training a few years ago and wanting to just get back into shape but at my own pace as i'm not competing and just doing it for health and myself. This sounds like something that could work for me as i use to train till burned.

  • @phantom_did
    @phantom_did 5 років тому +11

    Jeremy, I just want to say thank you for the video:)

  • @OafBoi
    @OafBoi 5 років тому +16

    Both Jeff’s and Jeremy uploaded today. Boutta have the best lift of my life

    • @moedotcom8190
      @moedotcom8190 3 роки тому

      best youtubers on weightlifting and fitness ever

    • @Dro1o1
      @Dro1o1 3 роки тому

      @@moedotcom8190 coach Greg is

  • @imanuelbrandon7763
    @imanuelbrandon7763 Рік тому +3

    I really appreciate this. I’m a teen and just started trying to work out. This really helped me figure out how to get started and get better 💪

    • @paulchristie3306
      @paulchristie3306 Рік тому

      Look at Wendler's 5/3/1 workout. It's very popular.

  • @nufractal2955
    @nufractal2955 4 роки тому

    Credit where credit is due; your videos are top notch quality. Some of the best on UA-cam. That's saying something too when you look around at content creators like Athlean-X etc. Good job and thanks for educating the interested.

  • @realmrdrew
    @realmrdrew 5 років тому +51

    Please cover occlusion training, or so called BFR.

  • @esley02
    @esley02 4 роки тому +40

    Everyone's body is different. Do what works for you. Trial and error approach.

    • @williampreller6387
      @williampreller6387 3 роки тому

      Exactly, Each body react differently to the vast variety of motions and weight lifted be it (fast twitch or slow twitch).

    • @blue-hl8gy
      @blue-hl8gy 3 роки тому

      But just because im able to do 48 sets per muscle group close to failure, and feel fine throughout the week. Should I? Im genuinely curious because i feel like either, A. My body can manage high sets a week and should keep doing so, or B. Im overtraining, but my body is used to it, although, im minimizing my muscle growth.

    • @dt-lg2oc
      @dt-lg2oc 3 роки тому +2

      @@blue-hl8gy how much reps?

  • @JF-ug5np
    @JF-ug5np 4 роки тому

    Great videos. I like the flow to. Just enough info without being to much. Plus I've been putting your tactics to use lately and I have noticed much better results.

  • @colechollet3994
    @colechollet3994 4 роки тому

    Love it, keep the informative videos coming!

  • @rajeev4314
    @rajeev4314 5 років тому +6

    Thanks a lot
    This was what i needed

  • @ryogaz1210
    @ryogaz1210 5 років тому +38

    I've been doing bro-split over the year and never would have thought that it was not the optimal approach! Thanks for the insight! Also would love for you to cover calf muscle group.

    • @lapnguyen2898
      @lapnguyen2898 Рік тому +1

      For calves, you can do it every other day. When doing calf, use heavy weight and do it until fatigue. Rest, then do it again fatigue. It will recover faster than most muscles.

    • @aaronharman5431
      @aaronharman5431 Рік тому +1

      @@lapnguyen2898 No. Heavy weight is not how to build calves. They recover quickly because you use them everyday. Go for the 15-30 rep range, low weight and go everyday

  • @rafdecc
    @rafdecc 5 років тому +1

    THE BEST I HAVE EVER HEARD ABOUT THE SCIENCE OF MUSCLE GROWTH AND FITNESS. I use the push pull method now 2-3 times a week depending on how I feel and the energy I have . Four days M T w rest T F s s rest seemed to work well but I work a physical job with much walking and physical demands so I'm losing weight and feel week. Sometimes I can't get 2 days in. I have found and read less is more. Great job.

  • @Kowki69
    @Kowki69 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks Jeremy for the information. Now i cleared up my mind confusion

  • @Help136
    @Help136 5 років тому +12

    It depends on how much time you have to workout to. Try everything & figure out what works best for you.

  • @GUITARTIME2024
    @GUITARTIME2024 4 роки тому +70

    I've gotten great chest results (middle aged dude) with always starting my workout with 6 chest sets of 10 reps, 3 x a week: 2 flat bench, 2 incline bench, 1 flat flyes, 1 incline flyes. Slowly raise the weight over a month or so. (The incline stuff made a huge difference!).

    • @tonyvee5799
      @tonyvee5799 3 роки тому +5

      18 sets. Same here buddy. I was hitting cheat back and shoulders on Monday Wednesday Friday 6 sets for chest back and shoulders. Saw good gainz. Now I'm doing chest/tris . Back/bis. Legs .. shoulders. . Twice a weeks with same sets ...on the triceps and biceps I do about 6 sets total per workout which totals to 12 sets per week

    • @balasurya4846
      @balasurya4846 2 роки тому

      @@tonyvee5799 6sets is for total triceps workout or for one workout 6 sets

    • @tonyvee5799
      @tonyvee5799 2 роки тому

      @@balasurya4846 no for your biceps and triceps you want to do minimum of four sets You can pick one exercise for biceps and triceps and do four sets total or you can pick two different exercise for biceps and triceps and do two sets of each they'll be a total of four sets and you get to go That's if you doing the upper lower routine

    • @lucashenriques4242
      @lucashenriques4242 2 роки тому +2

      @@tonyvee5799 You think 16 weekly chest sets are enough ? 8 sets per workout (x2 times a week)

    • @lapnguyen2898
      @lapnguyen2898 Рік тому +5

      @@lucashenriques4242 It is within the 10=20 sets/week, so you in the upper end of it, so it should be enough. As you become more experienced, you can increase the number of sets if necessary. As Jeremy has mentioned, everyone is different. Ultimately, you want to do what is best for you. Listen to your body. Take notes of how it takes for you to recover and etc.

  • @ackley1203
    @ackley1203 3 роки тому +1

    U are an actual legend! I just opened my eyes..... Thanks a lot!

  • @kingmetroplex
    @kingmetroplex 5 років тому +1

    Awesome information my friend I also share this with my daughter in out of curiosity with this also applied to the female body as well as to the male body thank you keep up the great work long time follower

  • @diananguyen4886
    @diananguyen4886 5 років тому +3

    Thank you so much for sharing this workout 🏋🏻‍♀️ (Tips)

  • @xxcrysad3000xx
    @xxcrysad3000xx 5 років тому +51

    I think 10 sets per muscle group per week is more than sufficient for beginners and even intermediates to see strength and size gains. You can pick two or three muscles to focus on and improve, and go for up to maybe 15 sets per week, but for the rest 10 should be fine. Remember, you got pecs, delts, lats, traps, bi's, tri's, quads, hams, glutes, and core. That's a lot to hit in a week, over 100 sets if you're doing 10 sets per muscle group.

    • @mohamedyoussef5178
      @mohamedyoussef5178 Рік тому

      you would do less workouts since doing lets say bench press and dumbbell press would be doing the same thing, so you would take one out

    • @sterlingcampbell2116
      @sterlingcampbell2116 Рік тому +1

      Yup, 9 was plenty for my first 6 months

  • @OROELDER
    @OROELDER 2 роки тому

    thank you for changing my life and helping me have a better understanding on how to read my body and respond to it to grow better. thank you so much. your videos have helped me so much. if there anything i can do for u lmk. i dont got much but i can offer whats on my mind. again thanks Jeremy you an awesome dude.

  • @MrAssassinash
    @MrAssassinash 2 роки тому

    Solid info weldone on mentioning the fact that the research is done on averages meaning everyone is different.

  • @atdynax
    @atdynax 5 років тому +50

    How can I apply thos to Pitt Force?

  • @BakerZone760
    @BakerZone760 3 роки тому +64

    Jeremy: Doing more than 10 sets per muscle is detrimental.
    Me: Already there

    • @cgfitnessandarboriculture
      @cgfitnessandarboriculture 3 роки тому +3

      It isn't cut and dry that x amount of sets is too much for everyone. For some people doing higher volume works better then less volume. Trying to set generalized recommendations for everyone actually hinders some people's progress in my opinion. People need to figure out what training methods / volume works for them specifically.

    • @jebgue3
      @jebgue3 3 роки тому

      @@cgfitnessandarboriculture you re spot on

    • @puncherdavis9727
      @puncherdavis9727 3 роки тому

      @@cgfitnessandarboriculture Right and I can tell you at 52 I dont pop back like a 26 year old. Prob 2/3rds as fast and getting better as i in better shape. But yeah my needs are far different.

    • @jimmy5634
      @jimmy5634 3 роки тому +3

      @@puncherdavis9727 I’m 71 and I have found that I get my best results with fewer exercises, higher intensity and at least two days minimum off between body parts training. So, in light of that, I only train my Chest and Triceps on Mondays and Fridays as an example.
      It’s working.

    • @adolfali4266
      @adolfali4266 2 роки тому

      @@jimmy5634 You have my respect sir :))

  • @danielkim4247
    @danielkim4247 4 роки тому +3

    Could you guys post a detailed workout for the week? I’m confused with how many exercises to do during each training session. Thank you

  • @marguti3881
    @marguti3881 3 роки тому +33

    I need 7 PhD s to start workout with weights i am going bk to jogging

  • @elalexsantos3150
    @elalexsantos3150 5 років тому +262

    Video topic idea: muscle imbalances

    • @isaiahsiulepa9237
      @isaiahsiulepa9237 5 років тому +51

      Athlean-X has joined the chat

    • @dii3sel007
      @dii3sel007 5 років тому +17

      Biceps has left the chat.

    • @TheMrjay95
      @TheMrjay95 5 років тому +1

      full body workout, compound movements

    • @xxcrysad3000xx
      @xxcrysad3000xx 5 років тому +3

      Do you mean muscle asymmetries (one pec smaller than the other, for example), or like a weak back compared to your front?

    • @elalexsantos3150
      @elalexsantos3150 5 років тому +1

      xxcrysad3000xx xxcrysad3000xx i would mean muscle asymmetries

  • @JPbarbosa8
    @JPbarbosa8 5 років тому +7

    Jeremy, I only need to say thank you from Brazil.

  • @Ztinkyy
    @Ztinkyy 3 роки тому

    Super high quality content found here in a sea of "junk" elsewhere on UA-cam - thanks, Jeremy.

  • @sirsir9665
    @sirsir9665 2 роки тому +4

    I like to do 4 sets of 4 exercises. The last one being a lift involving the supporting muscles like triceps. I do this with dips for example to warm up the triceps and finish chest leading me into a triceps workout.

  • @tcggggg
    @tcggggg 5 років тому +38

    Jeff cavaliere made a video about this topic a week ago, it really did change my outlook on workouts

    • @EscapedConvict2007
      @EscapedConvict2007 5 років тому +6

      TCG same, I used to stick with the bro split, and I go to gym every 2 days. By the time I rotate back to the same muscle group, it will take more than a week. The stimulation frequency is a bit low.
      I’m trying out the total body split every 2 days for a couple of months, let’s see how that goes.

    • @chromitehertz9016
      @chromitehertz9016 5 років тому +2

      @@EscapedConvict2007 keep us updated

    • @theworldisimmense
      @theworldisimmense 5 років тому +1

      EscapedConvict2007 you won’t see much results

    • @patrickquinnsucks
      @patrickquinnsucks 5 років тому +1

      Theworld isimmense lol

  • @akhtaruzzamanjoy8524
    @akhtaruzzamanjoy8524 3 роки тому +20

    this is the reason why I am feeling so tired these days. I overworked too much for last one months.

    • @lorenzo2338
      @lorenzo2338 3 роки тому +2

      Yeah I was use to hitting all muscles twice a week with around 15 sets per muscle 😔

    • @mastersadokios9541
      @mastersadokios9541 3 роки тому

      @Supreme King only If you Do accessory afterwards for the same muscle

  • @Santak01
    @Santak01 4 роки тому

    Love your scientific approach to fitness. Keep doing you brosef

  • @youngwoocho9817
    @youngwoocho9817 4 роки тому

    Bro, you’re the best online trainer man!

  • @Taserrface
    @Taserrface 4 роки тому +5

    My colleague at work who I sometimes train with does high volume and heavy. 15-20 sets for smaller muscle groups and 20-25 for bigger muscles. He trains like this 4 times a week doing 2 muscle groups each time.
    Hes the strongest and biggest natural lifter in our gym hands down.
    Tried his method and I'm sore for days. Everybody is different I think as long as you keep mixing things up and experimenting your body will keep growing no matter what. Everybody's sweet spot will be different and can be achieved through different methods. Takes years to learn what is perfectly optimal for your own genetics

  • @dproulx222
    @dproulx222 3 роки тому +4

    Congratulations on your new gym. Thanks so much for all of your quality videos... I've watched all of them and l'm implementing a lot of what I learned in my own personal workouts. I'm slowly progressing. I'm 50 years old and 64kgs and suspect have a height similar to yours (around 173cm). I'd love to know where I can get a tank top like the one's you wear in your videos.
    Important question: What brand of tank top do you wear? I'm a fellow Canadian in South Korea, but I've scoured all the major sports retailers in North America and can't seem to find a decent fitting tank top like yours.
    Where can I get that tank top that you wear in your videos (the blue or gray)?
    Can someone help me?

  • @nityamsendabee1237
    @nityamsendabee1237 3 роки тому

    Thanks a lot for your very hard work man :) All the best to you :)

  • @logwind
    @logwind 3 роки тому

    I love your content man. Great work.

  • @ianbrown5955
    @ianbrown5955 Рік тому +3

    I'm 62 years old. When I started working out at 20, there was no info. I bought plastic Weider weights and worked out at home. I knew nothing about sets and reps. It made sense to me that I would have to take the muscle to the limit. So I did one set per muscle group or muscle to complete failure at 15 reps, then keep cheating and rest/pausing until I couldn't go any further. Squats, flat bench, bent rows, arm curls and seated triceps extensions with a barbell. About 1/2 hour of working out every second day. Two years I gained about 20 lbs of muscle. No protein suppliments; just eggs, steaks, potatoes, broccoli, and apples. I ate when I was hungry. I was very lean from the beginning and lean after 2 years. I was accused of doing steroids before I knew what they were. After those 2 years, the magazines started coming out; that's when I learned about volume. Intensity works, as I made rapid and consistant gains with that style. I now suppliment with protein, and do high intensity sets of 2 sets per muscle group or muscle. I split my legs and my upper body on different days. I workout each muscle/group every 4 or 5 days. Intensity works. It worked before I ever knew the word "intensity" as it refers to weight training. I just knew what felt right. I'm 62 and in awesome shape. I started TRT at 60 years old, so I am actually slowly gaining a bit more muscle.

  • @puncherdavis9727
    @puncherdavis9727 3 роки тому +19

    I was doing 6 sets for 6 excercises 4 days a week a top bottom split. But once I looked at it and I was getting good gains I found I was really over fatiguing myself and the further I got into the workout the longer recovery times and longer pauses were not optimal. I am going to 5 sets per group for 10 sets per group per week and will try that. Also I don't push real hard like over rpe 6 or 7 till that last 2 sets where i go hard. So far my growth is doing great and i am a beginner.

    • @denniederuyver3546
      @denniederuyver3546 Рік тому +5

      As a beginner 5 sets per muscle and this 2 times a week is ideal imo. That's 10 sets weekly per muscle. If you train close to failure it's all you need.
      I started myself doing 9 sets per muscle and two times a week. So 18 sets weekly. I found myself just not recovering fast enough and fatigue all the time. That was my body telling me to cut down on sets and rest more....it's annoying coz you wanna go hardcore when you start ...but it does more harm than good.....
      Learn to walk before start running

    • @puncherdavis9727
      @puncherdavis9727 Рік тому +2

      @@denniederuyver3546 so I'll give an update on this one I started taking creatine which had a huge effect on my fatigue in the gym and Recovery. I also was out of the gym for a year because of personal issues. Now that I'm back in the gym depending upon which muscle group I'm working I'll do five to six sets unless it's something which is being really stubborn then I'll do seven sets. But really sleep and maximizing your protein intake really heavy huge impact on my sustainability of my muscle and whatever gains I'm getting. Mind you I'm over 50 so I can still be stronger than I ever was in my youth but I probably should have started doing this when I was 30 LOL

    • @user-zd2do9yx5q
      @user-zd2do9yx5q Рік тому

      @@puncherdavis9727 2nd making sure your protein intake is high. I added 10 lbs to my squat in 2 weeks just by making sure I was getting at least 100 grams per day. For reference, I weigh 125 lbs. I could probably even go higher.

  • @otakucharms7560
    @otakucharms7560 5 років тому

    Looking huge at the moment bro! Great vid.

  • @keroro77
    @keroro77 2 роки тому

    thanks for sharing jeremy! really liked it!

  • @rockspoon6528
    @rockspoon6528 5 років тому +491

    No one:
    Random Gym Bro: Bro, don't work out, and you'll get more muscle faster.

    • @ryanmarci7335
      @ryanmarci7335 5 років тому +47

      Rockspoon actually muscle growth is made through recovery sooo 😂😂 #broscience

    • @wm1322
      @wm1322 4 роки тому +6

      Bruh Moment

    • @velardechelo
      @velardechelo 4 роки тому

      Roid dudes are like that...

    • @nicolasortiz5534
      @nicolasortiz5534 4 роки тому +1

      @Adam Buentello try it sometime. For my body I like 10 sets 4 workouts. Even doing the most basic push pull stuff you end up working all your muscles around the 7th to 10th set. Give yourself 45 seconds between sets.
      Sometimes I do 6 sets sometimes 8. It works really well for me. I used to do 3 to 4 sets.

    • @nicolasortiz5534
      @nicolasortiz5534 4 роки тому

      @Adam Buentello you may like get great gains. I'd recommend you give your body time to adapt though so go pretty light and let your cardio catch up for 2 weeks

  • @hengmeng1865
    @hengmeng1865 5 років тому +10

    Hey Jeremy, nice video as always
    Could you do a video on increasing shoulder mobility or rotator cuff exercices ?
    Thanks in advance Jeremy !

  • @wallythomas1972
    @wallythomas1972 3 роки тому

    I like the videos. They’re very scientific and I can tell you do a lot of research. 👊

  • @idkwhyibothered
    @idkwhyibothered 5 років тому

    Every time I watch your videos I learn something new
    For example 1:14 the correct technique for the latts pull down
    I use to lean back and fatigue in my arms.

  • @varunkapur5640
    @varunkapur5640 3 роки тому +7

    This is by far the most sensible channel on body building. The content is well researched and in my personal experience, the workout should be sustainable. This guy helps make it so.

  • @BrandedByLola
    @BrandedByLola 5 років тому +26

    I love training my clients using the upper and lower method also. It does show better results and provide optimal recovery🙌🏽♥️

  • @splatterman4074
    @splatterman4074 3 роки тому

    With this video View, there are 3 diferent youtubers fitness, at least, that match about optimal amount of sets per muscle group per week. That,s so nice stuff.... God job kid....💪

  • @Tyrant-PlayZ-69
    @Tyrant-PlayZ-69 4 роки тому

    Great job man .!!!!....I really like your videos ...very very helpful videos ... I like your style of explanation...

  • @rickypedia999
    @rickypedia999 5 років тому +3

    I'm happy to say that as a newbie (2 weeks!) I wasnt terribly off so far. I've been doing about 15 sets per major muscle group per week, with 12 on one day with 3 more on a different day 2-5 days later.

  • @devinotero1798
    @devinotero1798 5 років тому +17

    Can you do a push/pull workout example

  • @matteocampus5419
    @matteocampus5419 5 років тому

    I love your content always pro always easy to understand thank you !

  • @thewwefan57
    @thewwefan57 5 років тому

    Great videos, as always, you deserve to be the #1 fitness guy on UA-cam

    • @ryanband0
      @ryanband0 5 років тому

      Jeff Cavalier has entered the chat hahaha
      Jeremy is, without a doubt, in the same tiny room as channels like Athlean-X that are not going to tell you what you want to hear.
      I will say that Jeremy's video quality is absolutely top-notch. It gets right to the point and makes the info easier to digest than whey protein in the anabolic window haha.
      Shredded Sports Science and Every Damn Day Fitness are some others that I watch regularly, they keep it real.

  • @LeeC71
    @LeeC71 2 роки тому +3

    I'm currently doing full body workouts again. I do 5 sets for everybody part that includes warm up sets. Takes about a hour and im trashed after. I train this way because I'm not naturally lean even with a clean diet and I find its the only thing that keeps my fat levels down to a minimum. Works for me anyway.. Great video BTW 👌

  • @Swagsin
    @Swagsin 5 років тому +7

    Can u make a vid on upper/lower workout plan, similar to the full body one you previously done

  • @XxBLACKBITExX
    @XxBLACKBITExX 4 роки тому

    Great video and pretty catchy thumbnail👌🏼

  • @catfoodandaccessoriespakis7997
    @catfoodandaccessoriespakis7997 4 роки тому

    Most informative channel about work out on UA-cam is yours 💕💕💓👍👍👍

  • @ireact2379
    @ireact2379 4 роки тому +36

    I always do Math everytime after watching your video. In few months, aside from growing muscles, i bet my brain will grow too.😂😂😂

  • @Foxcoonjr
    @Foxcoonjr 5 років тому +6

    Wow! Thanks for this Video. According to you and research I've been over training my body. I've been doing 5 sets of 8-12 reps per exercise. And I do 5 different machines/ exercises per muscle group. That's 25 sets/ 250 reps per muscle group. Not to mention sometimes i work certain muscle groups twice a week. Yeah I'm still learning. But Thanks for the information. This will save me a lot more time in the gym and hopefully better results

    • @naturalaquatreasures
      @naturalaquatreasures 2 роки тому

      Did you see better gains after reducing the volume?

    • @Foxcoonjr
      @Foxcoonjr 2 роки тому

      @@naturalaquatreasures @Cosmic Origin yes sir I've had some nice gains. I see much more definition with the challenge that I was doing. I've been experimenting with my body and doing different challenges. I've figured out how to lose weight/ tone up very quickly with certain diets and workout challenges combined. I've actually lost more weight then I wanted to because it happened so quickly with less reps. Now I am starting this new challenge in one week to gain even more muscle( consuming 3700 calories daily), intermittent fasting(16/8) carnivore diet, and weight lifting with little cardio. I've also learned that having a mind and muscle connection, good form, slow paced reps while holding your reps for a couple of seconds is very beneficial. Little tips really help.

    • @yungmadzi
      @yungmadzi Рік тому

      Hey, I wanna start gym but I wanna know something, I can only train twice a week so I would do like chest/Biceps then back/triceps etc split it up each day so I can only train like chest once a week, I have 4 exercises that I would do 3 sets of which in total is 12 sets in one session for chest, after watching the video idk if I should drop one of them so I could do 9 sets in total (around 10 like the video said) or should I just keep at 12?

  • @biscuitthecat3316
    @biscuitthecat3316 3 роки тому +1

    Honestly on the only source you need for fitness goals

  • @dkmchui
    @dkmchui Рік тому

    Thank you for the info. This is really helpful.

  • @pathtooptimalhealth
    @pathtooptimalhealth 10 місяців тому +9

    It’s all preference- 50th year, lifted since 15
    (4 years in high school- going to competitions)
    I lift 5 sets barbell flat, 5 sets barbell decline, (switch the second for iso or smith incline during the week)
    * 3 sets of 30 push-ups, 3 sets of 20 dips
    Monday, Wed, Friday is bench
    Tricep overheads with 25kg plate 4 sets of 30
    Lift approximately 90% of max with one day going down to maybe 85%
    Even go 100% and + with max a couple times a week.
    I just enjoy lifting heavy.
    Rest, know your own body…good to go. 😊
    It’s definitely not for everyone

  • @Mellow4202
    @Mellow4202 Рік тому +11

    That's literally why I usually do three sets. I do so many compound lifts and different variations so I stick to three sets for each exercise because it all adds up at the end of the week. If I do 4 or more it's hard to sleep at night I think it's because it's excessive volume. Spreading it out throughout the week seems to be better for me than trying to get it all in a single day.

    • @jungshin87
      @jungshin87 Рік тому +5

      but its hard to say..because yes u can say 10 sets / week for "back", but then you start breaking down the back to lats / mid back / traps and shit hits the fan again

  • @adolfconradigharas439
    @adolfconradigharas439 2 роки тому

    thank you so much brother this is a big help, I have been wondering if I am doing the right thing when exercising because I have been doing to much sets and it takes me too long to finish.Thank you so much brother, this made it clear for me. May GOD💛 Bless you, keep safe bro.

  • @mikeskylark1594
    @mikeskylark1594 4 роки тому +1

    I love your channel, man. So much useful information!

  • @Matthew-oq9rw
    @Matthew-oq9rw 5 років тому +32

    more food videos and how i can implement it in my workout days

  • @lifeneedsmorechill
    @lifeneedsmorechill 5 років тому +7

    Just the thing I was waiting for. Thank you! Gained 10 kg of lean mass in 1 1/2 years and now I'm stagnant.

  • @jamesgulla9125
    @jamesgulla9125 2 роки тому

    Thanks Jeremy for the helpful info.

  • @TheNamesDitto
    @TheNamesDitto 5 років тому

    Great vid man!

  • @rockerboyka94
    @rockerboyka94 5 років тому +9

    I've been unknowingly doing this ever since i started training while intermittent fasting. Thanks!

  • @zockey99
    @zockey99 5 років тому +4

    been doing floor press at home, 25 reps per set x 10 set every other day and been seeing a lot of result already and it's only been a week, I normally can't finish the last 2-3 sets with full 25 reps and have do couple extra sets on top to reach that 250 reps a day and if I can do all 25 reps without having to stop in those last few sets then I just increase the weight. Day 1 arms/core/legs. Day 2 chest and core. So Basically every other day with and maybe it's because I'm a beginner but I'm seeing a lot of result so I'm going to keep at it for 2 months at least.

  • @mikeyoungling6197
    @mikeyoungling6197 3 роки тому

    Been doing calisthenics for 7 months now. Weight a buck thirty ectophasm body 😁 I mainly watch Chris heria. However been loving your science behind the whole muscle gains and such. So I appreciate you educating people like me.

  • @diegoforever1940
    @diegoforever1940 6 місяців тому

    Insightful video, thank you!