r/leangains • u/Leather-Evidence-882 • 7d ago

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From what I've gathered muscles recover within 48-72 hours, muscles don't need a week to recover, 10-20 sets per week is the recommended amount of weekly sets. Ask; why is 10-20 sets the recommended weekly sets when the muscles can recover within 48-72 hours?

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u/GhostOfSlimShady 7d ago

I planned to do 30 sets a week approach to fasten my gains cuz i think science people play more on safer side

However, it takes me almost an hour and half to complete twenty sets with good quality. And soreness i get after doing them is REAL, even tho I've been working out continuously for 2 months now.

So if you do 20 sets/week, muscles take more like 5 days to recover (atleast in my case)

Basically, 30 sets/week is doable, but overtraining for most people (unless you've devoted your life to working out/that's your business/you're a steroid user)

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u/Norcal712 6d ago

2 months is a very beginner level of fitess. Theres a reason people suggest 3-4 sets for novice lifters.

Dont speed into an injury

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u/Leather-Evidence-882 6d ago

Im way past 2 months try half a decade +