How Often Should You Train Each Muscle? The Science of Frequency - with Jake Doleschal

How often should you train each muscle group for optimal growth?Strength coach Jake Doleschal breaks down why training muscles 2-3x per week with moderate volume beats once-weekly high-volume approaches - and how it aligns with modern science.You'll learn:Why twice weekly training outperforms once weekly with high volumeHow muscle growth peaks in 48 hours but atrophy starts by day 5Why 3-4 sets per week maintains muscle but doesn't build itHow to structure AAA vs. ABA workout splitsThe enhanced lifter problem: copying 40-set workouts leads to overtrainingCNS fatigue and practical recovery strategiesExercise selection: start with muscle regions, not set countsPractical guidelines: 8-16 exercises per sessionWhy rep ranges (5-15) don't significantly impact hypertrophyWhat pre-steroid era bodybuilders got right about sustainable trainingIf you found this valuable, subscribe for more evidence-based training insights and share this episode with someone who's spinning their wheels in the gym. 📲 Follow us on Instagram → @tonyboutagy