{"id":459,"date":"2026-02-24T08:00:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T08:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/menhealthproducts.org\/?p=459"},"modified":"2026-02-24T08:00:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T08:00:28","slug":"full-body-5x-per-week-why-high-frequency-training-is-so-effective","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/menhealthproducts.org\/?p=459","title":{"rendered":"Full Body 5x Per Week: Why High Frequency Training Is So Effective"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eTxO5ZMxcsc\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Get my new full body program here: http:\/\/jeffnippard.com<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve only been in the gym for a year or two, I\u2019d recommend starting with my fundamentals program instead, which has you training full body 3 days a week instead of 5. https:\/\/www.jeffnippard.com\/programs\/fundamentals<\/p>\n<p>More details on the new high frequency program:<\/p>\n<p>This program is designed for intermediate to advanced trainees who are in need of something new to drive continued progress. This is a very unique training style that uses the highest possible frequency of training (hitting every muscle 5 days a week). Full body training has several advantages including:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Reduced soreness = better performance<br \/>\n&#8211; Improved recovery capacity = more progress<br \/>\n&#8211; Improved mind-muscle connection per exercise = more focus<br \/>\n&#8211; High quality volumes = better muscle growth<\/p>\n<p>Also includes:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; EXACT sets, reps, exercises, rest time, RPE targets<br \/>\n&#8211; Exercise substitutions<br \/>\n&#8211; Video links for every exercise<br \/>\n&#8211; Full summaries of volume for every bodypart<br \/>\n&#8211; \u201cProgram Explained\u201d section<br \/>\n&#8211; A full FAQ\u2019s section<br \/>\n&#8211; 39 scientific references<\/p>\n<p>Get it here: http:\/\/jeffnippard.com<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p>Help SUPPORT the channel by:<\/p>\n<p>1. Trying one of my training programs: \u2192 http:\/\/www.jeffnippard.com\/programs<\/p>\n<p>2. Checking out what my sponsors have to offer:<\/p>\n<p>\u25b9 MASS (Monthly Research Review)<br \/>\n\u2023 https:\/\/bit.ly\/jeffMASS<br \/>\n\u2023 Only $25\/month (pre-paid yearly)<\/p>\n<p>\u25b9 PEScience Supplements<br \/>\n\u2023 https:\/\/www.PEScience.com<br \/>\n\u2023 Use discount code JEFF to save $$<\/p>\n<p>\u25b9 RISE Training Gear and Sportwear<br \/>\n\u2023 http:\/\/rise.ca\/jeff<br \/>\n\u2023 Use discount code JEFF to save 10%<\/p>\n<p>\u25b9 Body-Analyser Weight and Bodyfat % Scale<br \/>\n\u2023 https:\/\/vitagoods.com\/jefffit<br \/>\n\u2023 Use the above link to save 60% off! <\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p>Follow me on social media:<\/p>\n<p>INSTAGRAM \u2023 http:\/\/instagram.com\/jeffnippard<br \/>\nSNAPCHAT \u2023 http:\/\/snapchat.com\/add\/jeffnippard<br \/>\nFACEBOOK \u2023 http:\/\/facebook.com\/jeffnippard<br \/>\nTWITTER \u2023 http:\/\/twitter.com\/jeffnippard<br \/>\nPODCAST \u2023 The Jeff Nippard Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p>SOURCES:<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/27102172<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/25739559<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/24586775<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"cn3B9t0Jn1\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutritiontactics.com\/measure-muscle-protein-synthesis\/\">The Ultimate Guide to Muscle Protein Synthesis<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;The Ultimate Guide to Muscle Protein Synthesis&#8221; &#8212; nutrition tactics\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nutritiontactics.com\/measure-muscle-protein-synthesis\/embed\/#?secret=Lvi2K47a89#?secret=cn3B9t0Jn1\" data-secret=\"cn3B9t0Jn1\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nhttps:\/\/github.com\/linkel\/Ligand\/blob\/master\/content\/Norwegian_High_Frequency_Programs.md<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"838dlciDkL\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/mennohenselmans.com\/training-frequency-3x-vs-6x\/\">New training frequency study: 3x vs. 6x<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;New training frequency study: 3x vs. 6x&#8221; &#8212; MennoHenselmans.com\" src=\"https:\/\/mennohenselmans.com\/training-frequency-3x-vs-6x\/embed\/#?secret=SK1fZm6TTh#?secret=838dlciDkL\" data-secret=\"838dlciDkL\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"3ZT8jkbno4\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/mennohenselmans.com\/norwegian-frequency-project-stats\/\">A stats exercise with The Norwegian Frequency Project<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;A stats exercise with The Norwegian Frequency Project&#8221; &#8212; MennoHenselmans.com\" src=\"https:\/\/mennohenselmans.com\/norwegian-frequency-project-stats\/embed\/#?secret=KL5kqXTYxt#?secret=3ZT8jkbno4\" data-secret=\"3ZT8jkbno4\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/29324578<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/31188644 [Note that this paper has been retracted. Unfortunately, there is no way for me to modify the video after upload. For all practical purposes, there is still PLENTY of other evidence that there is a per-session volume threshold for most people around 5-10 sets that I could&#8217;ve referenced instead. James Krieger cites a threshold of &#8220;somewhere around 6-8 sets per muscle group per training session&#8221; in his extremely thorough literature review, which you can read here: https:\/\/weightology.net\/the-members-area\/evidence-based-guides\/set-volume-for-muscle-size-the-ultimate-evidence-based-bible\/]<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/12641640<\/p>\n<p>My full interview with Menno Henselmans:<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Interview With Menno Henselmans | Bro Splits, Training Frequency &amp; Anabolic Window\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xB6EHn4H5LY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>My video with Eric Helms:<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why Training Full Body 5x Per Week Is Smart: Science-Based Workout ft. Dr. Eric Helms\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k1Xr8rMK-Gw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>MUSIC<br \/>\n\u2023 Ryan Little &#8211; For Hyrule! https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/TheR4C2010<\/p>\n<p>\u2023 Mtbrd &#8211; When I Tell You<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"When I Tell You by mtbrd\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F331853525&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=750&#038;maxwidth=500\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u2023 Epidemic Sound<\/p>\n<p>Filmed and edited using Final Cut Pro X and Sony A7R3 at Florida Extreme Fitness in Jacksonville, Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Rashaun&#8217;s YouTube:<br \/>\n\u2023https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UClnG0SHgQJm9CcZWIEgRnMw<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p>About me: I&#8217;m a Canadian natural pro bodybuilder and internationally-qualified powerlifter with a BSc in biochemistry\/chemistry and a passion for science. I&#8217;ve been training for 12 years drug-free. I&#8217;m 5&#8217;5 and fluctuate between 160 lbs (lean) and 180 lbs (bulked). <\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p>Disclaimers: Jeff Nippard is not a doctor or a medical professional.  Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. 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