Junk Volume: Why You Must Avoid It For Max Muscle

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Published 2022-02-14
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In this video I'm covering the 3 most common types of junk volume. How many sets should you do per workout to maximize muscle growth? What is the threshold for effective volume per-session? How hard should you train to ensure that your workout volume isn't "junk"?

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References:

James Krieger Meta-analysis:
weightology.net/the-members-area/evidence-based-gu…

Training Frequency Study:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35069251/

Easy Sets Study:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29112055/

High Rep Sets Study:
www.massmember.com/products/mass-subscription/cate…
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29564973/

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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.

All Comments (21)
  • @nickvalin5543
    I'd love to know how this principle works with the secondary muscles worked by compound movements. For example, does a hard set of pull-ups count as a hard set for biceps? What about lat pull-down? Seems like a big grey area to me.
  • @mertk.9136
    I still cant believe how good jeff is at holding presentations. He basically does minimized bachelore thesis in almost each of his videos.
  • @SuperbSchmarts
    If I close my eyes, Ben Shapiro is telling me my workout is trash.
  • @adrianrump9003
    As a scientist who regularly deals with scientific papers I must say that Jeff´s ability to interpret such papers and especially putting them into the bigger scope is exceptionally impressive!
  • @tyrowolfe3034
    Extremely valuable video. Thank you. I farm for a living which is very physically demanding. When I work out, I want to be as efficient as possible in my results so I'm not burning myself out for my work. Videos like this really help
  • @steveloge8119
    The info. The explanation. The organization. The literature review. The video editing. Jeff's videos are better than what the online fitness community deserves.
  • @jujimufu
    Great video! The visuals and graphs helped illustrate this topic particularly well for me.
  • @magicjerk2641
    Thank you - this video in particular was more useful than most content I've seen... I love that you back up your claims with meta-analysis of the scientific literature. Thanks to you I'm going to be able to save a significant chunk of time related to "junk volume" with confidence. I've already been trending this way already from personal experience (breaking up big sessions into many sessions over the week), but now that I have some evidence behind the decision, I'll be able to modify my remaining 'big' sessions into multiple 'smaller' sessions with zeal.
  • Thank you for posting this. Answered questions I have had for quite some time. BTW, I have followed you since you started and would just like to say, you should be proud of yourself. Your gains are incredible. I'm 82 and still learning after weight training and exercising since I was 15. Always appreciate your knowledge. Thank you.
  • @DrJacobGoodin
    Dr. Krieger is such a boss. I literally was sending some of his research to an excercise phys colleague last week as she prepped for a lecture about optimal sets for resistance training. Thanks for making such high quality knowledge available in video format Jeff.
  • Jeff puts so much work into his videos the only thing i can do for him is standing ovations . Thanks bro!
  • @Coachtroybrown
    Great video Jeff. Quality information and very well thought out. Brilliant.
  • @nimishsharma10
    Undoubtedly, the most consistent fitnesses you-tuber. Clearly putting in the work in order to bring out the quality content!! 👏👏
  • Absolutely! Jeff, incredible insight bro. Thank you for your relentless digging for our benefit
  • Jeff, your content is amazing. Recently started following and it is clear you're passionate about what you do by the amount of time, research and information you put into each video.
  • @henrytang2203
    Brilliant video. I'm going back into training after a nearly decade hiatus. Good to know these tips for optimising my workout.
  • @scolez161
    Would love to see a breakdown video on warm up sets. Specifically how many sets to do, how heavy each set should be, etc
  • Thanks so much, Jeff! Having followed you for several years now, it's so cool seeing the production quality of your video just keep going up and up and the information staying as amazing as ever. Really grateful for your stuff! Keep up the awesome work
  • This channel is outstanding. Well done! Fantastic and succinct presentations. Top notch quality!
  • @JAYC.
    Ive been looking for a video to answer questions I’ve had with no luck until now! Great Vid