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#152: The optimal volume for muscle growth for women

February 08, 2024 Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT
#152: The optimal volume for muscle growth for women
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Fit Body, Happy Joints ®
#152: The optimal volume for muscle growth for women
Feb 08, 2024
Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT

0:00: Introduction
1:15: Working out less for better results
2:54: What is a hard set?
6:34: Optimal volume for muscle growth
11:05: Adding more volume does not have proportionate benefits on muscle growth
13:58: The importance of exercise selection on central nervous system fatigue
18:16: Study comparing low vs high volume workout
22:47: Why you may see better results doing Evlo
24:15: Can reducing volume produce higher quality workouts?
26:27: How to choose a track as an Evlo member for best results
28:27: Summary

Study #1 referenced
Study #2 referenced

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Show Notes

0:00: Introduction
1:15: Working out less for better results
2:54: What is a hard set?
6:34: Optimal volume for muscle growth
11:05: Adding more volume does not have proportionate benefits on muscle growth
13:58: The importance of exercise selection on central nervous system fatigue
18:16: Study comparing low vs high volume workout
22:47: Why you may see better results doing Evlo
24:15: Can reducing volume produce higher quality workouts?
26:27: How to choose a track as an Evlo member for best results
28:27: Summary

Study #1 referenced
Study #2 referenced

Try Evlo 14 days for free
Follow Dr. Shannon on Instagram
Follow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram