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Frequency vs Volume
Does frequency matter if volume is equal?
When weekly volume is matched, frequency often matters less than people think. That said, using more sessions can make the same weekly work easier to recover from and easier to perform well. Frequency is often best viewed as a tool for organizing volume, not as a magic growth multiplier.
Key Takeaway
Frequency matters less when total weekly volume is equal.
Actionable Tip
Use higher frequency when it helps you keep set quality high across the week.
Scientific Reference
Schoenfeld et al. 2019volumefrequency