10 Reasons Volume is KING for Size and Strength

Summary by Krater

Alex Bromley discusses 10 reasons why high volume training is beneficial for muscle growth and strength, arguing that volume is essential for building muscle and developing skill.

From the video

Answers: Why is volume important in strength and hypertrophy training?

• high volume training
• hypertrophy
• strength training
• workout frequency
• work capacity

Exercises

• barbell row · barbell
• bench press · barbell
• lat pulldown · machine
• cable crossover · cable
• push-up · bodyweight
• clean and jerk · barbell
• dip · bodyweight
• squat · barbell
• dumbbell fly · dumbbells
• bicep curl · dumbbells · 8 of 8
• deadlift · barbell
• shoulder press · barbell
• dumbbell raise · dumbbells
• leg extension · machine

What it concludes

• Volume allows for more skill development, which means better performance and more mass.
• Higher training volume leads to greater muscle mass and increased work capacity.
• High volume training integrates well with high-intensity interval training approaches.
• Workouts with sufficiently high volume are more reliable and do not require hitting absolute failure to show results.
• Higher volume increases overall caloric expenditure during the day.
• High volume training is essential for developing elite strength and mechanical efficiency.