High Volume vs Low Volume Training

[JustinMk]

I see guys swearing by 20+ sets for each muscle, and others say keep it low and grow. How much volume has worked best for you when it comes to packing on size without burning out?

[AndrewPd]

High volume had me smoked, man. I was doing 20–22 sets per muscle thinking I’d blow up, but all I got was fatigue and mid pumps.

[Jjohnson]

Same bro. Once I cut it to like 8–10 all-out sets, my chest finally woke up. High volume is just fancy cardio if intensity sucks.

[JustinMk]

That’s what I keep seeing less sets but harder effort. I’ve definitely been doing a lot of “busy work” sets.

[EdsonGS]

Facts. Most dudes think they’re training hard but stop like 5 reps before failure. Low volume only works if you actually push it.

[RobbieWD]

I’m on the opposite side though. 12–15 weekly sets split across PPL works crazy good for me. High volume hits if your sleep + food are dialed.

[MarvinXX]

Real talk, high volume only works for people who recover like mutants. If you’re stressing, eating mid, or sleeping trash, it just buries you.

[JustinMk]

Yeah I think recovery is where I’m dropping the ball. Some days I’m dragging before I even start the workout.

[SladeIron]

Then low-moderate volume is your friend. 8–12 weekly sets, clean reps, progressive overload. Way easier to stay locked in long-term.

[Luis-VIP]

And don’t forget joint health, bro. High volume had my elbows screaming. Your body will tell you when you’re overdoing it.