What is the Least Amount of Training Required to Build Muscle?

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00:00 Effort vs Reward
01:46 Quality vs Quantity
02:43 Training Quality
07:10 Volume
11:38 Lifting Experience
13:24 Other Variables
18:01 Practical Recommendations
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  • Жыл бұрын

    This is crazy. All the most important knowledge I was gethering for years in 20 minutes only. Such a fantastic work, thank you!

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers, glad to hear it 👍

  • @gael7w802
    @gael7w802 Жыл бұрын

    I'm also glad to finally have some info on maintenance. So many sources only measure success via growth, like the stock market. I don't want to be huge. I just want to keep what I have

  • @Xojn
    @Xojn Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video! So many things that I and I'm sure so many others have wondered about answered in such a clear concise manor!

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it 👍

  • @shyinylu
    @shyinylu Жыл бұрын

    This video is literally a summary of countless hours of other videos and research about this topic, amazing!

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    glad it was helpful 👍

  • @WeesTyy
    @WeesTyy Жыл бұрын

    amazing video. you answered almost every hypertrophy question that anyone might ever ask in just 20 minutes

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful 👍

  • @ramonasinclair3598
    @ramonasinclair3598 Жыл бұрын

    Your channel is so amazing, thank you so much for all you do!😊

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers, no problem 👍

  • @juanitagomez8078
    @juanitagomez8078 Жыл бұрын

    This is the most perfect video I've watched on all KZread 🤩🤩🤩 amazing work thank you sooooo much!!!

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    No problem, glad to hear it 👍

  • @ok2853
    @ok2853 Жыл бұрын

    this will always be my favorite gym/health channel. thanks as always FHP

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    No problem, glad to hear it 👍

  • @klausfaerevaag
    @klausfaerevaag Жыл бұрын

    I started out working out 6 times per week, and saw minimal results. Then moved to 4 times per week, and saw some gains. Now I've been training twice per week (full body), and I'm stronger and bigger than ever.

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Very interesting. Maybe you training quality has improved dramatically over time?

  • @klausfaerevaag

    @klausfaerevaag

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FlowHighPerformance1 I think training quality usually imporves with experience. The stimulus on the muscles of one heavy set with great technique of an intermediate/advanced lifter is very different to the stimulus a novice lifter experiences. For me though, I think training two times per week is not optimal, but fatigue management has always been something I've had trouble with. So now at least I'm completely recovered every time I'm in the gym, even if I have outside stress (school, work, etc.)

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, I definitely agree that training quality improves as you become more experienced. Nice work, glad to hear you have found an effective training style which is conducive with your lifestyle 👍

  • @actual_random

    @actual_random

    Жыл бұрын

    Idneed I've also found better results at least for strength when I'm only going once or twice a week than when I was going 4-6 times a week. I think recovery and not overdoing things is important, hard to know when you have recovered enough though and the amount of recovery you need as a beginner will be different but I think people don't typically consider this when giving advice, they also don't think about exercise selection and volume. If I do deep straight leg RDLs my hamstrings could be out of commission for 3-5 days, training eccentrics cause more muscle damage so it makes sense that you should rest longer. I also find it easier to just do full body a couple times a week than be in the gym every single day. Everyone loves push pull legs but honestly nothing wrong with full body especially if you're not a bodybuilder, cant be in the gym for 2 hours per day everyday. Simple compounds and consistency can get you a long way.

  • @Kafufflez

    @Kafufflez

    Жыл бұрын

    @@klausfaerevaag Do you think the reason you weren’t progressing much at 6x a week was because of cumulative fatigue? I’m suffering from this too… I like going 4-6x a week but my progress is SO bad! 8 years lifting and I can only bench 22kg dumbbells. It’s embarrassing.

  • @tradewinds122
    @tradewinds122 Жыл бұрын

    This is a very comprehensive video that's well explained. Well done.

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it 👍

  • @jakedon4265
    @jakedon4265 Жыл бұрын

    Bloody oath.. this guy is a gem… keep up the good stuff mate 💪🏽💪🏽

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it. Will do 👍

  • @lebrongames8511
    @lebrongames8511 Жыл бұрын

    Lots of high quality Information explained simply and in a 20 minute timespan, good stuff. Also shout out to the man Dr Mike Israetel.

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers, glad to hear it. Yes, big shoutout to Dr. Mike 👍

  • @tajuspikturna8097
    @tajuspikturna8097 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video structure, very informative, thank you!

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    No problem 👍

  • @corenko
    @corenko Жыл бұрын

    This channel makes amazing gym related videos, love it

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers, glad to hear it 👍

  • @RandomAussieGuy87
    @RandomAussieGuy87 Жыл бұрын

    I've been asking this very question myself for ages. This video is great.

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful 👍

  • @FailVines
    @FailVines Жыл бұрын

    I just discovered this channel and it was just what I needed! Other channels talk without any evidence and you have to believe them or they make you believe because it is biased as you are watching someone who has worked for it. I do 3-4 exercises each one with 3 sets per muscle per week, that gives around 9-12 sets per muscle per week. I dont know if thats optimal or should i increase it. I've been training for 4 months and im starting to see some changes as i try to focus more on the technique. I also dont know if i should separate the same muscle exercises in different days or mix the trainings as long as i do 12 per muscle per week. I've seen that you've some videos about them so i'll take a look at them, thanks!

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear you enjoy the content! These videos should help you with your questions: Training volume kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y2qju9aKkqrOoZc.html Training frequency kzread.info/dash/bejne/oHmZ1rCfeq3fp7g.html Training splits kzread.info/dash/bejne/oKOLsKikmJmXfcY.html

  • @FailVines

    @FailVines

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FlowHighPerformance1 Thanks!!

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    no problem 👍

  • @louiswestra8403

    @louiswestra8403

    Жыл бұрын

    Please check Jeff Nippard, he's a natural bodybuilder who also uses studies and evidence like Flow High Performance. He's my favorite gym youtuber.

  • @gerit14
    @gerit14 Жыл бұрын

    This deserves more views!

  • @thewarrenbuffettspreadsheet
    @thewarrenbuffettspreadsheet Жыл бұрын

    2x full body training probably gives you most bang for buck and you can also combine it with good cardio session within the week. My experience with 20 years of consistent training

  • @Unibot47

    @Unibot47

    Жыл бұрын

    That's amazing to read, because given my schedule (I work nights at a hospital, and do muay thai and bjj training) a 2x/week full body routine is what I was looking to do.

  • @barrybarnett731

    @barrybarnett731

    Жыл бұрын

    That might be optimal for you but not for everyone!, so people shouldn't preach about their routine being the best one , I've trained over 30 yrs and I tried every split from full body , ppl , upper lower, and the the split that I've always had my best gains from is a bro split or a variation of a bro split, but then that's whats best for me , there's no such thing as the best optimal way to train

  • @thewarrenbuffettspreadsheet

    @thewarrenbuffettspreadsheet

    Жыл бұрын

    @@barrybarnett731 But I am not claiming it's optimal. I am claiming it give you the most effect of the time you put into it. 2 very different things. If goal was maximum muscle growth I would not recommend 2x full body

  • @rayzerot

    @rayzerot

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm going to take the opposite track 6-7x per week with minimal volume but high weights is probably best because it's the easiest to sustain over the course of someone's life. It's much harder to justify skipping a 5 to 10 minute workout and it's much lower impact on the joints. You still get great results too I think everyone's goal here is to be strong for life, not just strong in our early adulthood

  • @thewarrenbuffettspreadsheet

    @thewarrenbuffettspreadsheet

    Жыл бұрын

    @@rayzerot it's an interesting idea, however I see some potential issues with such a plan. 1. Unless you have your own gym, then going to gym 7 days per week is pretty time consuming and over time demotivating. At least I would go crazy going to my gym every day. 2. I think even with low volume, I believe the body and mind sometimes should have complete rest from strength training. 3. If one want to do endurance training also, you would need to do both strength and endurance on the same day. So I have never tried training like this and it might work great, but from a time and access to gym perspective I think it not the best for most people. I mean travelling to the gym would take longer than the workout itself.

  • @samirzakur
    @samirzakur Жыл бұрын

    Not only the content is gold, but also you interact with us responding the comments

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, I try to help as much as possible 👍

  • @samirzakur

    @samirzakur

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FlowHighPerformance1 I truly appreciate that.

  • @Chavanun555
    @Chavanun555 Жыл бұрын

    You have great content bro. Weird how your subs are in the millions yet from the time u started

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    🤷

  • @johntrains1317
    @johntrains1317 Жыл бұрын

    Severely underrated channel

  • @enmorot
    @enmorot Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Well done!

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers 👍

  • @pokinacha
    @pokinacha Жыл бұрын

    Great content as always FHP.

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers, glad to hear it 👍

  • @joshuasharrock466
    @joshuasharrock466 Жыл бұрын

    I have spinal muscular atrophy and I've been receiving a cure for the disease called spinraza. 2 Years ago I weighed 104 pounds because my disease took away all my muscle and I have to grow it. Today I weigh 127 I have a upper body workout I do twice a week with 17 separate exercises one set each. I get about four to five sets each per muscle group. My body didn't start growing until we got to the 17 exercise routine and we started with like 4.

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear you are making progress! Sounds like you have found your minimum training requirements for muscle growth 💪

  • @joshuasharrock466

    @joshuasharrock466

    Жыл бұрын

    My workout routine in order for speed and stamina purposes it's a gigantic antagonistic superset 1 low to high chest fly 2 high to low reverse fly 3 overhead press 4 overhead pull down 5 horizontal fly 6 PNF D2 flexion look up this exercise 7 internal shoulder rotation 8 external shoulder rotation 9 bench press 10 standard row 11 a lateral press not a lateral raise 12 front raise 13 meadows row 14 incline bench press 15 incline row and finally bicep and triceps exercises 5 through 13 are done with one arm at a time the first four and last four are done with both arms

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice, sounds like a solid routine 💪

  • @batman-sr2px

    @batman-sr2px

    Жыл бұрын

    was your spinal atrophy because of genetics?

  • @mcmerry2846

    @mcmerry2846

    Жыл бұрын

    Don't skip legs

  • @itamaravraham4068
    @itamaravraham4068 Жыл бұрын

    Great video man, top quality content and presenting💪🏼 Based on the meta analysis you've mentioned regarding volume, it seems that 12 sets per week are the minimum volume required in order to (almost) maximize muscle growth, isn't so?

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers, glad you enjoy the content! Yes, I guess you could say that beyond 12 weekly sets, there are diminishing returns. I don't think this is a strict cut-off, but a general guide for most people 👍

  • @itamaravraham4068

    @itamaravraham4068

    Жыл бұрын

    @Flow High Performance Yeah thanks👍🏼

  • @horstbaduschke7266
    @horstbaduschke7266 Жыл бұрын

    Very good sciencebased Video among All important points about this topic

  • @gurvinderhundal9689
    @gurvinderhundal9689 Жыл бұрын

    Love your content First time on your channel

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers. Welcome!

  • @rainerwahnsinn9585
    @rainerwahnsinn9585 Жыл бұрын

    05:44 If the pictures show the exercises used, then it´s a broken comperison.left is leg-curls for the Quadrizeps(front of the leg), and right is the Seated hamstrings for the Leg-Bizeps(back of the leg), so completly different exercises

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    That is a seated leg curl, not a leg extension

  • @lerf2544
    @lerf2544 Жыл бұрын

    best and most simple muscle building guide so far

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers, glad to hear it 👍

  • @actual_random
    @actual_random Жыл бұрын

    Possible video ideas. Wondering what your thoughts are on core/ abdominal muscle training. What's the best way to train them in terms of rep range and loads. Maybe cover hypertrophy and also athleticism as I'd assume they're slightly different. I don't hear much like with the glutes about this sort of stuff. A lot of content surrounding them is low quality.

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video idea, will certainly consider it. For now, here is a video on whether you should train abs or not kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z52Mt7mBl7a7idI.html

  • @mcmerry2846
    @mcmerry2846 Жыл бұрын

    More training gives specific endurance. And works great for those who want to train muscles but remain slim...a long track runner, a ballet dancer, a rhythmic gymnast...people must know, that all the trainings are not focused upon muscle gain, specially on sports.

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, these training recommendations would be different in the context of other sports 👍

  • @miloice74
    @miloice74 Жыл бұрын

    Sleep is important for the recovery. If u cannot recover enough fron the lack of sleep, dont push on. Sleep! i went into many months of struggle with chronic fatqiue i finally feel much better being less restrictive to my calories and pushing for 7 to 8 hours of sleep daily and taking a break from work.

  • @Jtking3000
    @Jtking3000 Жыл бұрын

    Actually a surprisingly good video. Usually the science based fitness channels are kinda trash.

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    🤔

  • @ryanmccarthy2033
    @ryanmccarthy2033 Жыл бұрын

    Time under tension is a big part of technique and effectiveness

  • @supermuscle883
    @supermuscle883 Жыл бұрын

    Please subscribe on this channel. There are very few quality channel out there. This one is one of them. Very reliable and science based.

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoy the content 👍

  • @dysxleic4273
    @dysxleic4273 Жыл бұрын

    This is so fantastic

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers 👍

  • @tempest-tom9180
    @tempest-tom9180 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing content sir.

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it 👍

  • @mr6462
    @mr6462 Жыл бұрын

    1. Volume (min of 4 sets) + Train each set close to failure 2. Master technique 3. Seated leg curls > lying leg curls (training a muscle at longer length)

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Great summary 👍

  • @deadliftalot
    @deadliftalot Жыл бұрын

    Slightly easier training also allows you to put a signifcant amount of energy and time on other areas of life and other sports.

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Exactly right 👍

  • @Jewish.Hotdog
    @Jewish.Hotdog Жыл бұрын

    Volume makes sense since pro soccer players only lift 1-3 times a week of lucky which is enough maintenance for the season then off season around the 32week mark you start to prep for preseason so u increase volume significantly

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Exactly right 👍

  • @overlordchrissama7235
    @overlordchrissama7235 Жыл бұрын

    one quick question about the volume per week. does it require isolation exercises or do compound lifts count too? lets say i want to do 10 sets per week for the triceps. i do overhead presses for like 6 sets a week, do i need to train the tri only 4 times now, 10 times or a bit less than 10 but more than 4 because the overhead press stimulated the tri a bit? thanks for in advance! :D

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    I generally like to count DIRECT sets only. Eg. OHP for shoulders, pushdowns for triceps. This just makes things easier to manage 👍

  • @simonmurray8220
    @simonmurray82208 ай бұрын

    Hey, great content in presentations. A couple of suggestions, all caps is fatiguing to read & there are numerous but infrequent spelling errors ( check this presentation see what you find! ) plus inconsistent use of US / AU spellings. 100% however for clean uncomplicated visual and excellent verbal delivery. Hope this helps

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    8 ай бұрын

    Hey, thanks for the tips. I'll certainly consider implementing lowercase writing. The spelling errors arent picked up by spell-check because of the all-caps 🤣 I try to always use AU spelling, but maybe I'm making mistakes. Main point of the videos are to be clear and understandable. Thank you for the feedback 👍

  • @philiphill56
    @philiphill56 Жыл бұрын

    My experience is that the more you do, the better.

  • @BfSkinnerPunk
    @BfSkinnerPunk Жыл бұрын

    For the last four months, I've lowered my frequency to the "Mike Menzter" j(sp) style. One body part, then take 6 days before I work it again. AND, when I work it, I do ONE SET to failure...with some rest-pause follow up. My entire back routine takes 14 minutes....then not again for 6 days. I detect no loss of muscle at ... maybe I have grown, but either way, most casual (non-gym-rat) people think I'm jacked....even now. I suspect I'm well below the minimum suggestions in this video.

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice work! I would also consider rest-pause sets as more than a single set. And yes, some people have slightly higher/lower minimum requirements than others 👍

  • @nboss968

    @nboss968

    10 ай бұрын

    One thing that is important to consider when discussing high intensity training e.g. Mike Mentzer style is whether the person is enhanced (pharmaceutical) or not. Enhanced athletes tend to experience much greater results with this method than natural athletes.

  • @TheodoreChin-ih7xz
    @TheodoreChin-ih7xz Жыл бұрын

    This is exactly the kind of thing I wanna know

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it 👍

  • @ericreed2064
    @ericreed206411 ай бұрын

    I have a bad habit of only leaving one rep in the tank on my compounds at the beginning of my sessions. I am starting a new block in a few days, and I have found a way to squeeze an arm and shoulders day in once every two weeks. All the while running my favorite, ppl

  • @StevieFQ
    @StevieFQ Жыл бұрын

    Protein intake can varry significantly from person to person. I got almost 0 progress on 1.3g/kg while only starting to see reasonable results in the 1.8g/kg range. Of course when I reached the high 80s even that amount of protein was insufficient.

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, check out this video for more info on individualising protein intake kzread.info/dash/bejne/ppOJs9xroLfWgcY.html

  • @fockyutuub5193
    @fockyutuub5193 Жыл бұрын

    Good concise and no bs. Amazing. Thanks.

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    No problem 👍

  • @demoncore5342
    @demoncore5342 Жыл бұрын

    Talking the graph at detraining and maintenance volume. The 1/9 group shows a loss and growth comparable to growth and loss in the 1/3 group. There's definitely more research needed on the topic for one, but your conclusion is likely wrong. Seeing one group on a decline (although still at a higher number) and another dropping and building up to the starting point is interesting on its own, but it invites yet more questions. What would happen in a month or in space of a year? Is bare minimum just as good for maintenance as more reasonable volume? Would both groups stabilize at the pre-deload value? Would 1/9 group surpass the starting point? Would 1/3 actually start losing gains from the training phase? So many questions and no answer...

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, this study does bring up more questions that we don't have answers to. Ideally we would like to see what happens over a longer time frame, but we don't have solid data on this as of yet 👍

  • @demoncore5342

    @demoncore5342

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FlowHighPerformance1 The problem might be in 1/3 is literally switching frequency to bro split. What should still produce results as far they can achieve progressive overload. 1/9 is doing the same, just at lower volume. I assume given enough time both groups should eventually plateau at same level, if reps and load remain constant. But yes, I'd love to see a year long study.

  • @Kafufflez
    @Kafufflez Жыл бұрын

    Hey flow, quick question! I've been lifting 8 years and my strength is terrible tbh. 22kg dumbbell bench for 11 reps. EVERYTHING is in order, protein, sleep, calorie surplus, testosterone...but I gain like 1 rep a week on my program. I created the program after reading Mike Isreatel's Scientific Principles of Hypertrophy Training book. I'm making programs for my new lifter friend and he's already doing 40kg DBs in each hands for reps on bench in just over a year so I don't think it's a programming issue. Do you have any idea what it could be? Could it be that I just need a LOT of volume?

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi! First, you just need to understand that your genetics determine your response to training, and some people respond better than others (hard pill to swallow). Also, remember that strength isn't a direct indicator of muscle growth. There are people who are very strong without significant muscle mass. So make sure you are training with a specific goal in mind. Furthermore, strength is not ONLY determined by muscle growth. Someone may be stronger at the DB bench press due to having shorter arms. And lastly, you may respond better to a different style of training (eg. higher volume, higher/lower rep training, higher/lower frequency etc.). I have a video coming out about this topic shortly 👍

  • @CrinsomYShen

    @CrinsomYShen

    Жыл бұрын

    You're probably not training hard enough. Without knowing how you bench, and about everything else in your life. Most people would be on the 22kg DBs within the first year and slowly make progress to the 36-50kg range wherever they feel comfortable. Being stuck on 22 probably means you've mentally blocked yourself from attempting, where anything heavier than 22kg is now "too heavy". You may need to include 1RM attempts into your program just to break the mental barrier. Then you can transition that 1RM to 3, 5, 10 RMs. Most people in my gym do warm ups with the 20s and 22s then move to 30s-40s. So you're definitely doing something wrong for someone lifting for 8 years

  • @michaelschlageter8381

    @michaelschlageter8381

    Жыл бұрын

    Better for the joints...if the muscle grows Why bother.

  • @raphyd9636

    @raphyd9636

    Жыл бұрын

    Go see a personal training because you obviously have no idea what you're doing

  • @hornsteinhof7592
    @hornsteinhof7592 Жыл бұрын

    Training is most efficient at the maximum of the first deduction of the growth curve, isn't it? I'm a farmer and the same diminishing returns function applies to agricultural outputs

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes pretty much 👍

  • @almeidazwane5612
    @almeidazwane5612 Жыл бұрын

    Someone said counting reps per week is more accurate than sets...when it comes to volume...since reps in sets differ...like 30-70 reps for isolation exercises per week and 70-140 reps for compound..🤔 exercises..

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    I'd say the total number of hard sets is more accurate since reps can differ substantially depending on load used 👍

  • @robert50173
    @robert50173 Жыл бұрын

    The other factor not mentioned is proximity to personal genetic potential. Other stuff is solid advice.

  • @prod.royalsg1630

    @prod.royalsg1630

    Жыл бұрын

    You quite literally just made that word up, and its very obvious, because it doesn’t mean anything 😂

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    I understand exactly what they are referring to

  • @williamtomkiel8215
    @williamtomkiel8215 Жыл бұрын

    now do that all over again with all available data from every gerontology study you can get your hands on so seniors can fell included and intelligently guided . .

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    This would be a good topic, but not something I know enough about to make specific content about 👍

  • @gael7w802
    @gael7w802 Жыл бұрын

    I used to train each muscle group once every seven days, and plateaued quickly. Now, I do every ten days per muscle group, and not only do I feel better, but I've maintained and improved gains much faster

  • @steelphantom9105

    @steelphantom9105

    Жыл бұрын

    What’s does your program look like?

  • @gael7w802

    @gael7w802

    Жыл бұрын

    @@steelphantom9105 For a long time, I did a PPL split. Now I do a hybrid style. Still PPL, but because I have ten days before it repeats now, I throw in circuits, and on my "off" days, very casual calisthenics stuff. So a typical cycle for me might look something like this: Day 1: Push Day 2: Run Day 3: Pull Day 4: Rest Day 5: Legs Day 6: Calisthenics/mobility Day 7: Rest Day 8: Circuits Day 9: Light cardio or repeat day 6 Day 10: Rest This is not a super strict schedule, so take it with a grain of salt, but it has been working great for me! Edit: As far as calisthenics goes, too, I don't always set aside a specific day for that. A lot of the time, if I have some extra free time or am just bored I'll do maybe five or ten minutes of it just to move. I get the volume intermittently

  • @steelphantom9105

    @steelphantom9105

    Жыл бұрын

    @@gael7w802 Thanks for your reply, I have a physical job and always looking for different points of view from people who train constantly. Your program looks solid but might be too much for my recovery ability at 59.

  • @laurastenmans9264
    @laurastenmans9264 Жыл бұрын

    If you speak about training each muscle with x amount of sets per week, how do you define muscles or muscle groups personally? Chest/back/abs/arms/legs, or chest/back/triceps/biceps/abs/obliques/hammies/quadriceps/calves or another way? I feel like an important information is left vague in this equation. Thank you for your answer! :)

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Good question. I generally like to split muscle groups as: Chest, back, shoulders, biceps, triceps, quads, hamstrings, glutes, calves, abs. These videos should provide more info kzread.info/dash/bejne/lZWExcSIqqTfYtY.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/ioyXr7yndpa9aag.html

  • @moll2842

    @moll2842

    Жыл бұрын

    You could also split them up in to: legs, hip hinge, vertical push and pull, horizontal push and pull.

  • @k.chriscaldwell4141
    @k.chriscaldwell4141 Жыл бұрын

    Training to failure can, and often does, trigger more of an injury response by the body. The body primarily repairs the damaged muscle tissue, while seeing less of a need to add additional muscle. Near failure is best.

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Possibly. In either case I agree that training close to failure is generally best in most cases 👍

  • @nboss968

    @nboss968

    Жыл бұрын

    Depends on how many reps you are doing in relation to 1RM. Big difference between failing at 20 reps and failing at 5 reps.

  • @wildprodigy

    @wildprodigy

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@nboss968which one is better for muscle growth?

  • @enderwiggins8483
    @enderwiggins8483 Жыл бұрын

    I started out eating pizza 4 times a day. The first month I gained 5 lbs of fat. The 2nd month I increased my pizza eating to 5 times per day and only gained 2 lbs of fat. Diminishing returns.

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @tyronebiggums7501
    @tyronebiggums7501 Жыл бұрын

    This channel gives me Mike Mentzer vibes.

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    I dont know much about Mike mentzer, but I'll take that as a compliment 👍

  • @lucamontella7309
    @lucamontella7309 Жыл бұрын

    when calculating protein intake, do you have to take account of fat weight? it seems strange that a person of 100kg with 30% bodyfat needs the same amount of protein of a person of 100kg with 8%

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    I have made a video specifically on this topic kzread.info/dash/bejne/ppOJs9xroLfWgcY.html

  • @ziggy44132
    @ziggy44132 Жыл бұрын

    It seems that as you get older, your muscles are less stimulated by hard workouts, with lots of reps, causing injury. Quality of quantity, less times a week, seemed to work best for me, at 46. Getting older sucks. Over.

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    possibly 🤔

  • @BladeBarn
    @BladeBarn Жыл бұрын

    cant eat more than 40-50g of protein a day due to kidney damage. 6ft2 75kg.not sure what to do.

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    You can still build muscle, maybe at a slightly slower rate though 👍

  • @igt2173
    @igt2173 Жыл бұрын

    what about rest periods between sets? some say 90 sec for hypertrophy some say its dosent matter we can rest 4-5 min...then why most profession atheletes train only 45 min? with their CNS fatigued?

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    This video should help kzread.info/dash/bejne/d6iotJmJhqS0j7g.html

  • @ronyzelaya
    @ronyzelaya Жыл бұрын

    It is okay to train 2 or 3 reps shy from failure when we're cutting?

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes 👍

  • @nboss968

    @nboss968

    Жыл бұрын

    Makes complete sense it's extremely difficult to train to failure when you are low calorie/carbs

  • @kira6353
    @kira6353 Жыл бұрын

    Is there a limit on how much protein the body can absorb (not digest) in one meal to maximise muscle gain? what if you take 50/80g of protein or more in a single meal ? what if it's whey?

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    I haven't seen any great evidence of protein absorption rates influencing muscle growth 👍

  • @hUgO6191

    @hUgO6191

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes Biolayne talks about it. I used to do one meal a day however now on lifting days I try to spread out my protein throughout the day. As far as I understood due to the protein absorption limit you should spread out, where 1 meal a day gives the worst results by far and then the others the more spread out the better but not as bad

  • @pennyproud1621

    @pennyproud1621

    10 ай бұрын

    Mike from Renaissance Periodization explains the answer to your question. Spread your protein out. One single meal won't allow you to absorb enough of the protein even if you take a lot at one time.

  • @ivanr680
    @ivanr680 Жыл бұрын

    i don't recommend beginners to not lift to failure, since it is even difficult sometimes for advanced lifters to gauge how many reps they have until failure.

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    I think it can be valuable to train to failure for a few sets, but I dont think it is necessary to take every set to true failure 👍

  • @TimothyNyota

    @TimothyNyota

    Жыл бұрын

    what the fk are you saying

  • @nboss968

    @nboss968

    Жыл бұрын

    Exactly what most people think is failure is probably a few reps in reserve

  • @bobnoxious719
    @bobnoxious719 Жыл бұрын

    On your part about volume, do you mean that the triceps do, or may, respond better to higher volume over moderate volume better than other muscle groups?

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    This study found a trend that all muscles analysed tend to respond better to slightly higher volumes. However, it was only considered 'statistically significant' for the triceps. I wouldn't say the triceps respond differently than other muscle groups, I was just highlighting that this was the only outcome that reached 'statistical significance' 👍

  • @princeofexcess
    @princeofexcess Жыл бұрын

    for sleep studies look for what sleep deprivation does to testosterone level instead. this must mean that poor sleep means lower gains long term

  • @princeofexcess

    @princeofexcess

    Жыл бұрын

    "The effects of sleep loss on testosterone levels were apparent after just one week of short sleep. Five hours of sleep decreased their testosterone levels by 10 percent to 15 percent. The young men had the lowest testosterone levels in the afternoons on their sleep restricted days, between 2 pm and 10 pm."

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    will definitely check out the research on the effects of sleep on testosterone levels 👍

  • @FreedomFox1
    @FreedomFox1 Жыл бұрын

    Lack of sleep lowers testosterone. This is very well established by studies.

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    By how much? Acutely or chronically? And does this translate to reduce muscle growth? I don't like to put too much stock into INDIRECT evidence. I'd like to see DIRECT evidence showing that poor sleep inhibits muscle growth before being confident in this claim 👍

  • @cdc72311
    @cdc72311 Жыл бұрын

    4x per week for me 16 sets per muscle group per Week.

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    nice 💪

  • @lide2262
    @lide2262 Жыл бұрын

    If you have searched for this Video: You are already lost. It requires hard work.

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    True. But not everyone has the time/energy to dedicate their life to lifting. Many people have more important things in their life (family, relationships, work, other hobbies etc.). If you want to put in the effort for maximum results - then good for you! However, others may want to get benefits of lifting without spending their life living like a bodybuilder 👍

  • @WeesTyy

    @WeesTyy

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FlowHighPerformance1 way to tell them to get a life indirectly 😂 he's wrong though. some people just like to increase their knowledge

  • @zapador

    @zapador

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm lazy and I consider physical activity to be a mild form of torture. However I'm 184 (6 feet) and weigh 63 kg which, while perfectly fine and healthy, I don't really think looks good. So I ended up here to figure out how I can put on and maintain 10 kg or so with as little torture as possible :D

  • @danielstoica3489
    @danielstoica3489 Жыл бұрын

    Hi! When you say 1.5g/kg body mass, do you mean lean body mass? Or total body weight?

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    total bodyweight. Check out this video for more detail kzread.info/dash/bejne/ppOJs9xroLfWgcY.html

  • @danielstoica3489

    @danielstoica3489

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FlowHighPerformance1 Thx!

  • @Synday
    @Synday Жыл бұрын

    sleep is underrated i used to sleep but

  • @nboss968

    @nboss968

    10 ай бұрын

    I sleep with high volume and high intensity lol

  • @SouthpawJoe
    @SouthpawJoe Жыл бұрын

    If this chart was accurate it would actually start to dip after a certain period of time. Too much junk volume will hinder growth.

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Possibly, but I haven't seen good evidence for this 🤔

  • @SouthpawJoe

    @SouthpawJoe

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FlowHighPerformance1 Linked a study and its been deleted

  • @TDYT103
    @TDYT103 Жыл бұрын

    2023 Jan 13

  • @stevethea5250
    @stevethea5250 Жыл бұрын

    18:20

  • @teamneverlost
    @teamneverlost Жыл бұрын

    Cable triceps extension should be outlawed

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @mosesng1109
    @mosesng1109 Жыл бұрын

    simple.... fasting..... grows muscle

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    🤔

  • @artikz7349

    @artikz7349

    Жыл бұрын

    🤔

  • @mosesng1109

    @mosesng1109

    Жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @rexnfield
    @rexnfield Жыл бұрын

    How about not overwork yourself. If you tired or slow. Then stop.

  • @grunkalunka3449
    @grunkalunka3449 Жыл бұрын

    This cannot be measured because everyone is different.

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    True. These are just average recommendations. Each lifter should individualise these numbers based on their own response to training 👍

  • @zapador

    @zapador

    Жыл бұрын

    Exactly. It was made very clear in this excellent video that there's many variables and that things vary between individuals. So not sure what you intended to add with that comment.

  • @eetulehtonen69
    @eetulehtonen69 Жыл бұрын

    Statistical reasoning was not present in this video.

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    sorry

  • @haaamey
    @haaamey Жыл бұрын

    As if anyone knows how close to failure they are. Nice idea but impossible to implement. Just train to failure.

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Most studies show that trainees are quite accurate at gauging proximity to failure. Here is a study if you want to read in more detail pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27787474/

  • @nboss968

    @nboss968

    10 ай бұрын

    Proximity to failure = effort

  • @user-te6ru8kw3h
    @user-te6ru8kw3h Жыл бұрын

    Save ya 20 minutes: "It depends, but make sure to get quality movement with effective exercises and a minimum of 5-9 sets per week." Sheesh.

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Good summary 👍

  • @BoogieBoogsForever
    @BoogieBoogsForever Жыл бұрын

    Probably follows? How could you hope to sound valid with an intro like that?

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    you dont have to listen to this info 🤷

  • @hUgO6191

    @hUgO6191

    Жыл бұрын

    If anything he sounds more credible with it. There are a bunch of fitness gurus saying you HAVE TO DO THIS, when again and again it has been proven that there isn't a single path, but a bunch of options for muscle growth. It shows that he actually recognizes that a) our knowledge of muscle building isn't perfect and if someone claims they know it all they are lying, b) the nuances of individual variability.

  • @nboss968

    @nboss968

    10 ай бұрын

    It is extremely valid to most thinking people.

  • @bokchoiman
    @bokchoiman Жыл бұрын

    Oh I see, so the seated leg curl provides more contraction because there is constant resistance throughout the movement, whereas in the lying down version, it becomes easier as you approach the vertical position. So it's really a comparison of muscle loading duration.

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Possibly. However, This example was demonstrating that the hamstrings are trained at a longer length during seated curls. Check out this video for more info kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z3ed08WhmMq3iNY.html

  • @bokchoiman

    @bokchoiman

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FlowHighPerformance1 Gotcha! that makes a lot more sense.

  • @jaredshope1122
    @jaredshope1122 Жыл бұрын

    When you say set, how many repetitions per set? 5,6,8,10? I usually do 2 sets of 10 reps for each muscle group. I work all my muscle groups in a day and it’s worked very well over 4-5 years. Just curious what a “set” means in this video

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Anywhere between 5-30 reps, taken close to failure 👍

  • @umadbro4493
    @umadbro4493 Жыл бұрын

    yeah, train with 4 rir in a set of 8 and tell me how it goes

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    do you think this is insufficient to build any notable muscle?

  • @umadbro4493

    @umadbro4493

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FlowHighPerformance1 if u are doing a set where u can do 8 reps and u do 4, i believe that you would build like 10% of what you would by doing 1 rir or 0 rir

  • @umadbro4493

    @umadbro4493

    Жыл бұрын

    but still your vids are really good😅😀

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    in that case, I agree that hypertrophy would not be ideal. However, If you train with 4 RIR for a set of 8 (12RM), then I think it will be enough to elicit some sort of long-term muscle growth for the average person 🤔

  • @umadbro4493

    @umadbro4493

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FlowHighPerformance1 i agree! especially in a novice

  • @revan552
    @revan552 Жыл бұрын

    Everyone looking for the "minimum" and the easy way. SMH

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Not everyone has the time/energy to go for maximum results. Many people have more important commitments (family, relationships, work, other hobbies etc.) and don't want to spend their entire life dedicated to being a bodybuilder 👍

  • @revan552

    @revan552

    Жыл бұрын

    @Flow High Performance That isn't remotely relevant to what I said at all. You just clearly didn't understand it. So, good job defeating an argument you just made up, I guess? Congratulations, you're a a p*ssy AND and idiot. 🤡

  • @TimothyNyota

    @TimothyNyota

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FlowHighPerformance1bs

  • @philrbt2061
    @philrbt2061 Жыл бұрын

    Basic video without any interest....

  • @kcried1081
    @kcried1081 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!, can u email me, I wanted to potentially pay u for a customized training exercise program to build muscle best for a yr. Using the principles in your videos

  • @FlowHighPerformance1

    @FlowHighPerformance1

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the kind donation 🙏 Send me an email at info@flowhighperformance.com and I will get back to you!

  • @kcried1081

    @kcried1081

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FlowHighPerformance1 done, thank u again