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Customizing Resistance Training

Tailoring a resistance training program to individual needs is crucial for optimal results. Starting with sufficient volume—at least five sets for maintenance and around ten for muscle growth—can lead to significant early improvements. Additionally, focusing on explosive movements and testing muscle contraction capacity can enhance strength and hypertrophy over time.
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    Science of Muscle Growth, Increasing Strength & Muscular Recovery | Huberman Lab Podcast #22

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    • How to train efficiently for muscular resistance training

    • How many sets of resistance training does one have to perform a week in order to gain muscle?

    • Did Andrew Huberman and Andy Galpin discuss repetitions, set frequency, and rest periods for hypertrophy in the episode Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Protocols to Build Strength & Grow Muscles | Huberman Lab Guest Series and the clip Efficient Resistance Training, with Andy Galpin explaining that over the course of a week you need to aim for 15-20 working sets of each muscle group, and that to reduce time, you could complete 5 sets of weighted squats in one session and repeat that on two other days?

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