#744 - Dr Mike Israetel - Exercise Scientist’s Masterclass On Building Muscle
Modern Wisdom
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Know Your Strength, Progress with Precision
Understanding your maximum performance allows for more effective training planning. Adjusting intensity based on proximity to failure—whether working towards completion or stopping a few reps shy—affects overall muscle growth. A strategic balance of sets is crucial; those pushing close to failure should start with fewer sets, while those maintaining a buffer can handle more. Total working sets per muscle group are the key driver of muscle growth, emphasizing the importance of smart exercise variation and set allocation rather than fixating on the number of sets per individual exercise.
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