The Revive Stronger Podcast 469: The Effect of Per-Session Volume on Hypertrophy and Strength - Jake Remmert
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May 24, 2025 
Jake Remmert, a researcher in Mike Zordos' lab and coach, explores the intricate world of training volume and its impact on hypertrophy and strength. He highlights how individual responses to training can alter outcomes and the significance of recovery. They delve into the diminishing returns of increasing set volumes, emphasizing personalized approaches. Jake shares ongoing research insights, including the role of muscle edema in measurements and the importance of flexibility in training methods to optimize results.
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Jake's Post-Competition Off-Season
- Jake Remmert gained about 20 pounds after competition and feels baseline and ready to diet again.
- He acknowledges his training hasn't been ideal recently but overall recovery and mindset are good.
Diminishing Returns of Sets on Hypertrophy
- Per session set volume shows diminishing returns for hypertrophy with more sets.
- Around 11 sets per session is where added growth becomes hard to measure beyond error.
Strength Gains Plateau Sooner
- Strength gains plateau with fewer sets per session than hypertrophy.
- Two sets per session often approach the point where more sets may not meaningfully increase strength.