What's the best kind of volume?

[MegaHold]

So.. how many sets? To build mass that is.

[RossDB]

over 9000

[TheLostSim1718]

1-2 sets of failure

intensity is key

[xHoward]

So.. how many sets? To build mass that is.

It depends on the person and what they respond best to. Whether it be high volume, low volume, or somewhere in between.

I personally do 3-4 sets for each body part, but I hit each body part 2x a week.

[kissrocks]

i was trying that, did it for about 2 months and didnt really see results from it in mass...



talking about the 2 sets of high intinsity...

[TheLostSim1718]

oh i get in and out in less then 45 mins, never go more then an hour dude
i do compound excercise for each body part, 1 or 2 sets to failure
takes maybe half hour, eat right and sleep like 9 or 10 hours

basics bring amazing rewards
i know i dont weight much but i got 20 pounds and not of fat

[MegaHold]

over 9000

lol not into high volume, does high volume even work to build mass?

1-2 sets of failure

intensity is key

I mean sets overall.

[TheLostSim1718]

u mean total sets in a given workout?

[SandMayne]

So.. how many sets? To build mass that is.

Join date: aug 2008
Age: 15
Height: 5?8?
Weigh: 140

you just now asking breh?

[MegaHold]

new routine I'm doing about 7 exercises per workout, 3x a week only work bodyparts each once a week.

Most if not all exercises have 3 sets in, so I do 21 sets a workout on average, sometimes bit less.

[RossDB]

Depends on frequency.

Try anywhere from 1-20, depending on how you respond to it, and how often you hit each muscle.

If you are getting stronger and gaining weight, youll make gains - Size and strength

[kissrocks]

oh i get in and out in less then 45 mins, never go more then an hour dude
i do compound excercise for each body part, 1 or 2 sets to failure
takes maybe half hour, eat right and sleep like 9 or 10 hours

basics bring amazing rewards
i know i dont weight much but i got 20 pounds and not of fat

yeah well everyone's diff. u say u gained 20 lbs of that but i gained 15lbs of doing 10 sets of 10 and i started doing the 2 sets of high intinsity and didnt go anywhere....

[MegaHold]

Join date: aug 2008
Age: 15
Height: 5?8?
Weigh: 140

you just now asking breh?

lol been following a routine for ages just starting a new one with slightly higher volume.

[THE SAINT]

6-9 sets and 4-6 reps each set bro

you will get strength and mass

[TheLostSim1718]

10 sets
wtf?

[MegaHold]

6-9 sets and 4-6 reps each set bro

you will get strength and mass

But how can I do 9 sets to cover 2 bodyparts? That's like doing my back and biceps all in just 3 exercises.. I mean I at least need deadlifts, rows, shrugs and curls minimum - that's 4 exercises alone.

???

edit
you guys talking about per bodypart?

[THE SAINT]

But how can I do 9 sets to cover 2 bodyparts? That's like doing my back and biceps all in just 3 exercises.. I mean I at least need deadlifts, rows, shrugs and curls minimum - that's 4 exercises alone.

???

edit
you guys talking about per bodypart?

6-9 not 9 you can do 6

k look up MAX-OT on google that's what Im doing

[MegaHold]

6-9 not 9 you can do 6

6 would be even more ridiculous.

Are you talking sets per bodypart?

[THE SAINT]

6 would be even more ridiculous.

Are you talking sets per bodypart?

well you got a routine going already

but if you ever really wan't to build mass and strength look up MAX-OT

damn bro 7 exercises every workout

[MegaHold]

well you got a routine going already

but if you ever really wan't to build mass and strength look up MAX-OT

damn bro 7 exercises every workout

chest i do 5 exercises cos it's not growing, triceps 1-2

back i do 4 exercises, biceps 2-3

just examples

edit
started 5 exercises for chest only today, didn't do triceps cos arm hurt for some reason and after I rested it I forgot and went prob will do later on in week.

[TheLostSim1718]

just do one excercise for biceps
no need to damge them

just stimulate

[THE SAINT]

chest i do 5 exercises cos it's not growing, triceps 1-2

back i do 4 exercises, biceps 2-3

just examples

nice but look up max-ot on google and read

and try it if you like what your reading

[MegaHold]

nice but look up max-ot on google and read

and try it if you like what your reading

You could summarize Max-OT like this:

1. Each workout should last approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
2. Train only 1 or 2 muscle groups per workout/day.
3. Do 6 to 9 total heavy sets per muscle group.
4. Do 4 to 6 reps per set.
5. Rest 2 to 3 minutes between sets. (STR)
6. Train each muscle group once every 5 to 7 days. (ITR)
7. Take a 1 week break from training every 8 to 10 weeks.

from http://www.discussbodybuilding.com/M...tine-m390.aspx

do you see much gains from this then?

[THE SAINT]

from http://www.discussbodybuilding.com/M...tine-m390.aspx

do you see much gains from this then?

I barely started this like 1 week ago and my bench went up by 5 lbs lol

and arms are filling in better chest is getting a lil bigger

idk I notice the gains lol

I actually feel sore with each workout

[MegaHold]

I barely started this like 1 week ago and my bench went up by 5 lbs lol

and arms are filling in better chest is getting a lil bigger

idk I notice the gains lol

I actually feel sore with each workout

mmk I'll see if my new routine made my chest sore tommorow morning

if not I'll try this next week and see if that does the trick. Thanks man.

[THE SAINT]

mmk I'll see if my new routine made my chest sore tommorow morning

if not I'll try this next week and see if that does the trick. Thanks man.

np try it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TheLostSim1718]

i wanna try but i hate spilt routines

[85Mario85]

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