Optimal Sets For Strength Training Development | Day #18 WellFit 365

How Many Sets Should I do for Best Strength Training Results?

One research project has shown that people doing 2-3 sets can produce 46% greater strength gains and people doing 4-6 sets can produce 13% more than doing 2-3 sets.

For the majority of people, I suggest that doing three sets is ‘best bang for your buck’, because it is going to allow you to do a wider range of exercises, different ranges of movement, different specific motions, to allow you to develop better overall strength for your whole body.

That extra 13% gain from doing 1-3 sets is more relevant for the people that require only to be strong for 1 specific type of movement. For example, powerlifters may fall into this category.

It is not uncommon for a competing powerlifter to be doing 1-3 reps for up to 8-20 sets, but for the general public I’d suggest three working sets (not including your warm up set). This will help you to produce good strength gains and allow you to perform a wider range of exercises in your sessions.

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