Junk volume may be a thing but it's likely not what many fitness influencers may have you think.
A short summary of the meta's findings: - Muscle hypertrophy improves as session volume increases, with diminishing returns beyond ~11 sets per session (using "fractional" counting, where indirect sets count as 0.5). - Strength gains increase with volume but plateau after ~2 "direct" sets per session. - Additional sets beyond those points may still help, but are less likely to produce meaningful improvements. - No strong evidence that rest periods or training to failure significantly change this relationship. - Data on very high per-session volumes is limited, so upper thresholds aren't definitive.
Our study finally published and free to access! Led by Dr. Larsen, our study investigated whether knee flexion range of motion (ROM) during the leg press influences quadriceps muscle hypertrophy in resistance-trained individuals.
Twenty-three participants, with an average training experience of 7.2 years, trained one leg with a partial ROM (~5-100° knee flexion) and the other with their full individualized ROM (mean 5-154°, range 141-165° knee flexion) over an 8-week period. Using a within-subject design allowed us to control for factors like genetics, nutrition, and recovery, isolating the effect of ROM on muscle growth.
Quadriceps thickness was measured at multiple sites (proximal, central, and distal regions) using ultrasound.
The results? Both partial and full ROM produced similar hypertrophy across all sites, with increases ranging from 2.2% to 7.3%.
Our findings suggest that knee flexion ROM does not significantly influence quadriceps growth during leg press training, offering flexibility for programming based on personal preference or joint limitations.
Read the article for full context. The full title of our study is "Knee flexion range of motion does not influence muscle hypertrophy of the quadriceps femoris during leg press training in resistance-trained individuals." Check it out!
I’ve been playing around with a variety of training strategies to make training more time efficient recently - antagonist supersets, drop-sets, past-failure training and more. If you’ve got a busy lifestyle, but still want to make gains, these techniques are a must.
If you want a clear, personalised training plan built around your structure, schedule, and goals, book a free coaching call below:
There is no shame in deprioritising lifting, even if it's a big part of your life.
Although chasing maximum gains can be a fun and rewarding journey, it's totally fine to have other priorities and opt for good enough gains, even if lifting is a big part of your life/personality. Research consistently shows that low training volumes, as little as ~4 sets per muscle group per week, can still be effective for strength and hypertrophy, even in trained lifters accustomed to higher volumes.
If you’ve been struggling with a training, nutrition, or recovery puzzle you just can’t quite crack, I’m here to help.
I’m now offering 1:1 consultations where we can dive deep into your specific questions, troubleshoot what’s holding you back, and map out clear next steps tailored to you.
Don't get me wrong, if waking up at 3am and taking ice baths makes your life better, then by all means rock it. That said, being healthy and fit is simple. You don't need a specialized morning routine, fancy supplements or to do anything too unconventional. Be physically active, lift, have a regular sleep schedule and do your best to mostly eat whole foods. The rest are minor details at best.
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The New Year is a great time to make a change. Research generally shows that sticking to a new habit and setting a goal around this time is more successful now than other times.
I'm offering 20% off 6- and 12-month coaching for a limited time, available until end of day January 3rd. If you're ready to commit to long-term progress, this is the best time to start. Complete payment on the website to get started! No promo code needed, discount already applied. I handle all coaching myself, so you'll work with me directly!
The New Year is a great time to make a change. Research generally shows that sticking to a new habit and setting a goal around this time is more successful now than other times.
So, until January 3rd only..
I’m offering 20% off 6- and 12-month coaching for a limited time, available until January 3rd. If you’re ready to commit to long-term progress, this is the best time to start. Complete payment on the website to get started! No promo code needed, discount already applied. I handle all coaching myself, so you’ll work with me directly!
Growing big legs is a struggle for a lot of lifters - not because they’re lazy, but because leg training is easy to misapply.
Volume, execution, exercise selection, range of motion, and progression matter far more than just “trying harder.” A solid science-based routine can cut years of trial-and-error.
If you want a clear, personalised plan built around your structure, schedule, and goals, book a free coaching call below and let’s fix your leg training properly!
Dr. Milo Wolf
Amazing work by Remmert et al!
Junk volume may be a thing but it's likely not what many fitness influencers may have you think.
A short summary of the meta's findings:
- Muscle hypertrophy improves as session volume increases, with diminishing returns beyond ~11 sets per session (using "fractional" counting, where indirect sets count as 0.5).
- Strength gains increase with volume but plateau after ~2 "direct" sets per session.
- Additional sets beyond those points may still help, but are less likely to produce meaningful improvements.
- No strong evidence that rest periods or training to failure significantly change this relationship.
- Data on very high per-session volumes is limited, so upper thresholds aren't definitive.
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Our study finally published and free to access! Led by Dr. Larsen, our study investigated whether knee flexion range of motion (ROM) during the leg press influences quadriceps muscle hypertrophy in resistance-trained individuals.
Twenty-three participants, with an average training experience of 7.2 years, trained one leg with a partial ROM (~5-100° knee flexion) and the other with their full individualized ROM (mean 5-154°, range 141-165° knee flexion) over an 8-week period. Using a within-subject design allowed us to control for factors like genetics, nutrition, and recovery, isolating the effect of ROM on muscle growth.
Quadriceps thickness was measured at multiple sites (proximal, central, and distal regions) using ultrasound.
The results? Both partial and full ROM produced similar hypertrophy across all sites, with increases ranging from 2.2% to 7.3%.
Our findings suggest that knee flexion ROM does not significantly influence quadriceps growth during leg press training, offering flexibility for programming based on personal preference or joint limitations.
Read the article for full context. The full title of our study is "Knee flexion range of motion does not influence muscle hypertrophy of the quadriceps femoris during leg press training in resistance-trained individuals." Check it out!
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I’ve been playing around with a variety of training strategies to make training more time efficient recently - antagonist supersets, drop-sets, past-failure training and more. If you’ve got a busy lifestyle, but still want to make gains, these techniques are a must.
If you want a clear, personalised training plan built around your structure, schedule, and goals, book a free coaching call below:
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There is no shame in deprioritising lifting, even if it's a big part of your life.
Although chasing maximum gains can be a fun and rewarding journey, it's totally fine to have other priorities and opt for good enough gains, even if lifting is a big part of your life/personality. Research consistently shows that low training volumes, as little as ~4 sets per muscle group per week, can still be effective for strength and hypertrophy, even in trained lifters accustomed to higher volumes.
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If you’ve been struggling with a training, nutrition, or recovery puzzle you just can’t quite crack, I’m here to help.
I’m now offering 1:1 consultations where we can dive deep into your specific questions, troubleshoot what’s holding you back, and map out clear next steps tailored to you.
You can book a session using the link below 👇
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Don't get me wrong, if waking up at 3am and taking ice baths makes your life better, then by all means rock it. That said, being healthy and fit is simple. You don't need a specialized morning routine, fancy supplements or to do anything too unconventional. Be physically active, lift, have a regular sleep schedule and do your best to mostly eat whole foods. The rest are minor details at best.
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Coaching is 20% off, but only for today! Get started by processing payment below, and I'll get in touch for our intro call.
The New Year is a great time to make a change. Research generally shows that sticking to a new habit and setting a goal around this time is more successful now than other times.
I'm offering 20% off 6- and 12-month coaching for a limited time, available until end of day January 3rd. If you're ready to commit to long-term progress, this is the best time to start. Complete payment on the website to get started!
No promo code needed, discount already applied. I handle all coaching myself, so you'll work with me directly!
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The New Year is a great time to make a change. Research generally shows that sticking to a new habit and setting a goal around this time is more successful now than other times.
So, until January 3rd only..
I’m offering 20% off 6- and 12-month coaching for a limited time, available until January 3rd. If you’re ready to commit to long-term progress, this is the best time to start. Complete payment on the website to get started! No promo code needed, discount already applied. I handle all coaching myself, so you’ll work with me directly!
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Growing big legs is a struggle for a lot of lifters - not because they’re lazy, but because leg training is easy to misapply.
Volume, execution, exercise selection, range of motion, and progression matter far more than just “trying harder.” A solid science-based routine can cut years of trial-and-error.
If you want a clear, personalised plan built around your structure, schedule, and goals, book a free coaching call below and let’s fix your leg training properly!
calendly.com/milowolf/30min
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