Philosophical Weightlifting Podcast Ep. 287: How Many Sets & Reps to Build Size | Jake Remmert, PhD(c)
May 4, 2025
Jake Remmert, a PhD candidate specializing in hypertrophy and strength, joins Jessie Stemo, an insightful coach from Power and Grace Performance. They dive into the significance of personalized training approaches and the balance between research and practical coaching. Listeners will discover the ideal sets and reps for muscle growth, hear about the dynamics between education and experience in coaching, and learn how female coaches are fostering a supportive community in weightlifting. Their engaging conversation strikes a perfect chord between science and real-world application.
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Jake's Athletic and Academic Journey
- Jake Remmert shared his journey from starting lifting for sports in high school to competing in powerlifting and bodybuilding while pursuing a PhD.
- This blend of athletic experience, coaching, and research has deeply informed his approach to training and coaching.
Volume Science Validates Experience
- The research on training volume reaffirms longstanding practices rather than overturning them.
- Early sets in a session yield the greatest hypertrophy benefits, with diminishing returns beyond 10-11 sets per session.
Simplify Athlete Monitoring
- Prioritize simple communication and subjective feedback over extensive formal tracking for coaching.
- Use key metrics like estimated 1RM for strength and set numbers with fatigue monitoring for hypertrophy.