TPTB hate total volume as a metric?
Total volume in training, often referred to as Volume Load or Tonnage, is a key training metric defined as the total amount of work performed in a session, typically calculated as: It represents the magnitude of a workout and is a primary driver of muscle hypertrophy (growth) and strength adaptations. ...Total volume refers to the total amount of work performed (e.g., sets reps load), acting as the primary driver for hypertrophy. Work capacity is your ability to recover from and perform that volume. Think of volume as the water and work capacity as the bucket; a larger bucket allows for more training volume.
