30 Seconds SummaryThe Best Look at Training Frequency for Muscle Growth Yet
- Training frequency does not significantly affect muscle growth when total weekly volume is controlled, according to a meta-analysis and a new study by Neves et al.
- Higher training frequencies could potentially enhance performance by allowing less fatigue per set, which might lead to greater muscle hypertrophy, particularly in individuals who benefit from less fatigue.
- The new study employs a within-participants design with high-quality muscle size measurements, improving the reliability over previous studies with different methodologies.
- In the 'flexible progression' group of the study, limbs trained with higher frequencies showed a moderate increase in muscle size, though overall difference was trivial across the study.
- The study suggests higher frequency allows for better overall performance and potentially better muscle growth outcomes on an individual basis but not necessarily as a broad rule.
- Individual responses to training frequency vary, suggesting a need for personalized training programs to optimize muscle growth.
Data Driven Strength
Zac Robinson
