In Training Volume and Muscle Growth: Part 1 I looked at four different studies, one of which I threw out for having what I consider absolutely absurd, reality failing results. Continuing from there I want to look at three more studies (published as of October 15th, 2018 that was written) to complete the set. This will all lead into the final part 3 where I’ll look at the results in overview to see if any general conclusions can be drawn regarding the questions I originally posed.
Effects of Graded Whey Supplementation during Extreme-Volume Resistance Training
The next paper is by Haun et al. and was published in Frontiers in Nutrition in 2018. It is notable for having been (at least partially) funded by Renassiance Periodization and having Mike Israetel as one of the authors. I do NOT mention this to dismiss it out of hand on a “Who funded it?” kind of way because that’s crap. … Keep Reading