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005 Training volume and post workout fatigue - how many sets are recoverable in 48 hours?

Hypertrophy Past and Present

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Understanding Post-Workout Fatigue

This chapter examines the optimal training volume and its impact on recovery within a 48-hour period, analyzing the effects of different set configurations. It discusses the role of calcium ion accumulation in muscle fatigue and the phases of muscle repair following exercise, clarifying the distinction between muscle damage and recovery. The speakers also explore how varying repetition ranges influence fatigue mechanisms and challenge conventional understandings of strength training, perception of effort, and performance.

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