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How Often Should You Train a Muscle?
How often should you train each muscle for hypertrophy?
Training frequency is simply how often a muscle is trained during the week. Research suggests that hitting a muscle multiple times per week generally works better for hypertrophy than training it only once, partly because the growth stimulus is refreshed more often. More chances for quality work usually beats one overloaded day.
Key Takeaway
Training a muscle 2–3 times per week is generally more effective than once weekly.
Actionable Tip
Train each muscle 2–3 times per week as a strong default.
Scientific Reference
Schoenfeld et al. 2016hypertrophyfrequency