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Decreasing Training Volume in Trained Individuals: Risks and Rewards | Ep. 48

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Optimal Volume Reduction for Maintenance Period Transition

Exploring the ideal percentage drop in training volume when transitioning to a maintenance phase, particularly focusing on lower body versus upper body exercises. The chapter delves into muscle tension, length, and total tension accumulation differences, highlighting the nuances of adjusting volume for different muscle groups. Discussion also includes considerations for decreasing volume in specific lifts like squat and bench press, along with the potential risks and benefits of volume reduction in trained individuals.

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