30 Seconds SummaryHow to count training volume and design a sensible training split
- Calculate training volume effectively by determining the number of effective sets done per muscle group per week, not merely by counting total sets or exercise types.
- Recognize that not all exercises within the same category (e.g., vertical pulls) equally stimulate the intended muscle groups, making it crucial to understand their specific biomechanical impacts.
- Abandon over-simplified training categorizations like horizontal/vertical pushes and pulls when more precise muscle-specific planning is possible.
- Incorporate knowledge of functional anatomy to classify exercises based on actual muscle activation rather than traditional movements patterns, leading to more targeted and effective training.
- Advanced trainees should consider training each muscle group multiple times per week to promote optimal muscle growth, challenging the traditional once-per-week body part split.
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