Weekly Net Stimulus Calculator
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Specifies the format used for training frequency.
x times per week: traditional workout routines.
every x days/hours: evenly spaced workouts.
Frequency Unit:
x times per week
every x days
every x hours
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How often a muscle is trained (3x per week, every 48 hours, etc.)
Choose the appropriate frequency unit.
Frequency:
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Number of effective sets per workout per muscle.
If set number varies by sessions, enter the average (2 one day, 3 another = 2.5)
See volume recovery data here.
Calculate effective sets here.
Sets per workout:
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The reference dataset for the volume-stimulus relationship.
Schoenfeld:
Shows pronouncedly diminishing returns. (6 sets = 2x stimulus of 1 set)
Pelland:
Shows subtly diminishing returns. (6 sets = 4x stimulus of 1 set)
Dataset:
Schoenfeld
Pelland
Average
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Number of sets per week (1x frequency) to maintain a muscle.
This study finds maintenance is at 3 sets.
This study finds maintenance is at 4 sets.
Maintenance volume (1-5 sets 1x/week):
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How long stimulus period lasts before atrophy begins.
Research shows it likely lasts 36-48 hours.
Stimulus duration (12-72 hours):
Calculate
Weekly net stimulus: