January 10, 2026

Training Volume for Muscle Growth: How Much Is Enough?

A simple volume range that drives growth without burning you out.

Athletic personal trainer performing a deadlift in a gym representing training volume

Most lifters grow best with 10–20 hard sets per muscle per week. Start lower and add only if recovery is good.

Practical approach

  • Use 2–4 exercises per muscle group.
  • Track weekly sets rather than daily.
  • Deload if performance stalls.

Progress comes from consistent, repeatable volume.