Next week, we’re continuing our Volume Phase. If you’re new to the term, “volume” simply means we’re working in moderate to moderately high rep ranges—typically 8 to 12 reps— in our strength work like barbell back squats and dumbbell bench press.
It will be week 11/16 in our overall phase and critically, week 1/2 on our rotation of main lifts which means you’ll have a second stab at these strength lifts the following week of July 21
Why Volume?
- Hypertrophy Focus: This rep range helps build muscle mass.
- Skill Development: More reps = more chances to refine your technique.
- Work Capacity: It builds stamina and resilience for heavier phases later.
You’ll likely notice that these sessions feel more taxing—that’s because we often hit 1, 2, or even 3 strength movements before diving into our conditioning.
Your Goal:
Choose a weight that’s challenging for the rep range, but remember—it should be lighter than what you’d use for lower-rep (3–5) heavy sets. Focus on form, control, and consistent effort.
Will Hogendoorn
Owner
MVMT Strength