The Scientifically Correct Number Sets per Workout

You Don’t Need To Go Above This Number Of Sets, Says Science

Strength coaches and bodybuilding enthusiast have long debated where the line is crossed in terms of overtraining a muscle, but finally a new study has been able to put a number on how many sets you should probably stop at, to avoid diminishing returns. The report, published in the Journal of Applied Physiology  sought to discover whether there’s a point in which increasing your weekly set volume becomes counter-productive — an important piece o…

The Scientifically Correct Number Sets per Workout

Workout volume is a key factor in muscle growth. The number of sets and reps for each muscle group directly impacts results. Too much volume can lead to overtraining and injury, while too little won’t deliver progress. So, how many sets are ideal for optimizing muscle growth?  A 2025 meta-analysis published on SportRχiv shed light on this question. (1) In mid-April 2025, the House of Hypetrophy explored the findings and... The post The Scientifi…