Recommended Weekly Training Volume

Recommended Weekly Training Volume

Maximize Your Strength Gains with SmartLift.app

Training volume is one of the most critical factors for building strength and muscle. SmartLift.app uses science-backed metrics to optimize your training, so you get the most out of every workout without the guesswork.

Key Definitions:

  • Set: A set counts if it’s performed below 4 RIR with under 30 reps. (Primary muscle = 1 set; Secondary muscle = 0.5 set)
  • MV (Maintenance Volume): The minimum volume needed to maintain muscle mass.
  • MEV (Minimum Effective Volume): The lowest volume that actually stimulates muscle growth.
  • MAV (Maximum Adaptive Volume): The volume where you achieve the best gains.
  • MRV (Maximum Recoverable Volume): The highest volume your body can fully recover from—exceeding this can lead to overtraining.
  • MAVP/MRVP: Adjusted volumes when you want to prioritize certain muscle groups.

Why SmartLift.app?

  • Personalized Programming: The app automatically adapts your target training volume based on your performance, genetics, age, recovery, and goals.
  • Science-Backed: Our approach is built on solid research, including insights from studies like the one published on PubMed (38970765), ensuring your program is optimized for strength and hypertrophy.
  • Effortless Tracking: Easily monitor your progress in the "Progress" → "Volume Data" → "Current Hypertrophic Stimulus" → "Individual Breakdown" section, while the app handles all the complex calculations for you.

Stop guessing your training volume and start training smarter. Unlock your true strength potential with SmartLift.app today!

Individual Differences

Volume landmarks vary greatly from person to person and month to month based on a large number of factors. These factors can include:

  • Genetics 
  • Age
  • Experience 
  • Fatigue 
  • Performance 
  • Recovery 
  • Sleep
  • Rest Time
  • Goals

 

Learn More

Effect of Number of Sets on Strength Gains in Resistance Training

 

Set Volume and Muscle Hypertrophy: What the Research Says

 


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