TRAINING VOLUME & HYPERTROPHY: How Much Do You Need? ft. Dr. Mike Israetel

How many SETS and REPS per week is best for hypertrophy? How HARD should you train? Train to FAILURE? How do you track volume? Dr. Mike Israetel, Phd and I try to answer these questions through conversation. Subscribe to my podcast: ‣ ‣ Mike’s Articles: ‣ ‣ Subscribe here: ‣ Watch the volume roundtable: ‣ ------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro/ Explaining that I do have a podcast! (The Jeff Nippard Podcast on iTunes) 2:43 - Interview starts & our Arnold Classic Expo experience 6:44 - Summary of The Volume Roundtable and clarifying misconceptions about Mike’s volume concepts 13:38 - What is training volume, exactly? How do you measure it practically? 17:52 - What “sets“ are important to track? Do we count warm up sets, supersets, dropsets, etc. toward total set volume? 20:35 - How to individualize volume and problems with cookie-cutter programs 23:32 - Do very heavy sets (1-4 reps) and very light sets (20 reps) have a place in hypertrophy programming? 26:31 - How HARD should you train? What is the role of EFFORT? 29:18 - How important is taking sets to failure compared to doing more volume? (Argument/discussion between Jeff and Mike) 36:27 - Are certain exercises better/worse than others for failure training? 41:05 - Should beginners learn “what it feels like“ to exert themselves to failure? 45:52 - Discussion of the “You’re Not Training Hard Enough!“ study () 52:30 - Defining of Maintenance Volume (MV), Minimum Effective Volume (MEV), Maximum Adaptive Volume (MAV) and Maximum Recoverable Volume (MRV) — How many sets per week for each? 58:43 - Explaining a mesocycle and how to apply volume concepts to a program 1:05:03 - Block periodization discussion ------------------------------- Help SUPPORT the channel by: 1. Trying one of my training programs: → 2. Buying my channel merch: → 3. Checking out what my sponsors have to offer: ▹ MASS (Monthly Research Review) ‣ ‣ Only $25/month (pre-paid yearly) ▹ PEScience Supplements ‣ ‣ Use discount code JEFF to save $$ ▹ RISE Training Gear and Sportwear ‣ ‣ Use discount code JEFF to save 10% ▹ Body-Analyser Weight and Bodyfat % Scale ‣ ‣ Use the above link to save 60% off! ------------------------------- Follow me on social media: INSTAGRAM ‣ SNAPCHAT ‣ FACEBOOK ‣ TWITTER ‣ PODCAST ‣ The Jeff Nippard Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher ------------------------------- About me: I’m a Canadian natural pro bodybuilder and internationally-qualified powerlifter with a BSc in biochemistry/chemistry and a passion for science. I’ve been training for 12 years drug-free. I’m 5’5 and fluctuate between 160 lbs (lean) and 180 lbs (bulked). ------------------------------- Disclaimers: Jeff Nippard is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Jeff Nippard will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. This video is not sponsored.