This chart tells you how many sets per week you should train each muscle group based on your experience level.

Use the Recommended Sets Per Week

Muscle Group How Many Sets Per Week? Example Exercises
Chest 10-16 sets Bench Press, Incline Dumbbell Press, Dips
Back 12-18 sets Pull-Ups, Rows, Lat Pulldown
Legs 12-20 sets Squats, Lunges, Leg Press
Biceps 8-15 sets Barbell Curls, Hammer Curls
Triceps 8-15 sets Triceps Dips, Skull Crushers
Shoulders 10-15 sets Overhead Press, Lateral Raises
Calves 10-15 sets Calf Raises, Seated Calf Raises

Apply It to Your Workouts

  1. Split the weekly sets across your training days.
  2. Don’t do all sets in one workout!
  3. Choose 2-3 exercises per muscle group and divide the sets.