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There exists a minimum effective volume and an optimal level of volume for hypertrophy, which may be <5 sets and 10+ sets/week per muscle group, respectively.
Trainers should aim for at least 5 sets and no more than 10+ sets per week for optimal hypertrophy.
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Per the most recent meta-analytic data, on average, the minimum effective and optimal levels of volume...may be <5 sets and 10+ sets/week per muscle group, respectively.
Why this rating
The claim is based on meta-analytic data.
Source
RE: Mesocycle Progression in Hypertrophy: Volume Versus Intensity
Brian Minor et al. · Strength and conditioning journal · 2020
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