Howmany Sets Per Workout?

[kenwood]

howmany sets in one workout is ok ? i usually do 15sets a workout and was wondering if 20 sets would be killing it? workout 3x's aweek. push/legs/pull.

 

[Gazhole]

Ive done anything from 12 to 24 sets depending on the volume, intensity, and frequency throughout the week.

Its all relative, baby.

 

[GFR]

30-40 works best for me

 

[CowPimp]

It depends on how many and which compound movements you're doing, how close to failure you are coming on each set, how many times a week you're working out, the intensity, etc.

There's this thing called trail and error. Use it wisely.

 

[pengers84]

I use 20-25.

 

[JimSnow]

I'm working intensely + I'm new, so I rarely exceed 12 sets. Sometimes a lot less.

 

[viet_jon]

I'm working intensely + I'm new, so I rarely exceed 12 sets. Sometimes a lot less.

at 67, that's reasonable.

 

[JimSnow]

at 67, that's reasonable.

Come on... I don't look a day over 60!

 

[viet_jon]

Just kiddin Jimmy. I thought this was open chat....don't know how I clicked into training without knowing?

 

[GFR]

Just kiddin Jimmy. I thought this was open chat....don't know how I clicked into training without knowing?

Please do not flirt with members in the Training section

 

[viet_jon]

LoL>.. Ill try my best.

 

[Triple Threat]

30-40 works best for me

Well sure, if you're deloading or just coming back after a layoff. Otherwise you need about double that.

 

[Stewart14]

Well sure, if you're deloading or just coming back after a layoff. Otherwise you need about double that.

I do 30 sets just for biceps....come on guys get with the program!

 

[katt]

I am doing 8-12 right now -

 

[Triple Threat]

I do 30 sets just for biceps....come on guys get with the program!

You're young. You can get away with a lot of volume.

 

[camarosuper6]

1-2 sets per if Im using high intensity.....

 

[Triple Threat]

1-2 sets per if Im using high intensity.....

1-2 sets per workout? Is it even worth the effort of going to the gym?

 

[camarosuper6]

1-2 sets per workout? Is it even worth the effort of going to the gym?

1-2 per bodypart....that can equal 5-10 total sets depending on what Im doing.

I think its well worth the trouble... I am doing quite well as far as size/strength.

 

[kenwood]

1-2 per bodypart....that can equal 5-10 total sets depending on what Im doing.

I think its well worth the trouble... I am doing quite well as far as size/strength.

still training bodyparts i see. lol just kidding.

 

[fufu]

Between 6-18.

 

[Triple Threat]

1-2 per bodypart....that can equal 5-10 total sets depending on what Im doing.

I think its well worth the trouble... I am doing quite well as far as size/strength.

OK, it makes sense now. The original question was how many sets per workout.

 

[assassin]

currently i'm doing around 15 on upper body days and around 8 heavy sets on lower day..

 

[PWGriffin]

1-2 per bodypart....that can equal 5-10 total sets depending on what Im doing.

I think its well worth the trouble... I am doing quite well as far as size/strength.

So you go to the gym and do 5 sets? Wow. Are you kidding?

 

[god hand]

 

[mike456]

So you go to the gym and do 5 sets? Wow. Are you kidding?

I am pretty sure he does HIT Training, it is usually just 1 set per movement to failure

 

[camarosuper6]

5 rest-paused sets are the most exhausting thing I have ever done in the gym.

An avg day...

Incline Smith Press to failure... one set, rest paused
Military Press to failure, one set rp
Tricep Extensions to failure rp
Pulldowns to failure, rp
Deadlifts to failure

Done.

 

[PWGriffin]

Wow, of course I'm aware of the studies that say 1 set to failure is enough, just didn't know anybody who only did 1 set. I see what you're saying...

How long have you been training like this and what kind of results have you seen?

 

[John Rambo]

howmany sets in one workout is ok ? i usually do 15sets a workout and was wondering if 20 sets would be killing it? workout 3x's aweek. push/legs/pull.

I'm also doing a push/pull/lower, and I do between 15-20. I don't think 20 is too much unless you do too many of one certain exercise. For example, doing 8 sets of curls on pull day would be a waste in my opinion.

 

[camarosuper6]

I'm also doing a push/pull/lower, and I do between 15-20. I don't think 20 is too much unless you do too many of one certain exercise. For example, doing 8 sets of curls on pull day would be a waste in my opinion.

Good...with a great diet it does great.

Im 6'3, up to 260lbs currently and have a good deadlift/squat (550/435)

Im trying to traing for a comp next April.