Muscle Gain Forum

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?

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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