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What is Junk Volume?
What is junk volume in training?
Junk volume is work that adds fatigue without adding much useful stimulus. It often shows up as low-effort sets, sloppy add-ons, or extra work done after performance has already dropped off. More sets are not better if their quality is poor.
Key Takeaway
Junk volume refers to sets that add fatigue without meaningful stimulus.
Actionable Tip
Prioritize hard, high-quality sets over endless extra work.
Scientific Reference
Schoenfeld BJ - Hypertrophy principlesvolumeeffort