Nathan
Level 4 Valued Member
So I have always wondered about this, but never really sought the answer until now.
Say, for example, you perform 20 sets of 5 for 3 days a week (60 total sets, or 300 total reps for the week). Would it be better to instead maybe perform 15 sets of 5 for 4 days a week or maybe 12 sets of 5 for 5 days a week, or even 10 sets of 5 for 6 days a week?
The above is simply an example. I guess the question overall is whether it is better to spread out the volume or compress it (assuming the overall weekly volume is equal).
Furthering this train of thought. If, lets say, each subsequent workout calls for added poundage (even if it's just 5lbs) then spreading out the days may actually provide more benefit as the overall tonnage would be higher.
I am not sure if their is another thread similar to this but I thought this would be an interesting topic to discuss for general knowledge.
Say, for example, you perform 20 sets of 5 for 3 days a week (60 total sets, or 300 total reps for the week). Would it be better to instead maybe perform 15 sets of 5 for 4 days a week or maybe 12 sets of 5 for 5 days a week, or even 10 sets of 5 for 6 days a week?
The above is simply an example. I guess the question overall is whether it is better to spread out the volume or compress it (assuming the overall weekly volume is equal).
Furthering this train of thought. If, lets say, each subsequent workout calls for added poundage (even if it's just 5lbs) then spreading out the days may actually provide more benefit as the overall tonnage would be higher.
I am not sure if their is another thread similar to this but I thought this would be an interesting topic to discuss for general knowledge.