how many sets for maintenance?

[giaser]

I’ve put on a lot of bulk the past few years using steroids, and I’ve been typically doing between 20 and 25 sets per session. I would like to go into a maintenance phase as we go into the new year and really give my body a little bit of a break from everything. What would be a good amount of sets that I could do during my maintenance phase? Should I keep it closer to 20 sets or should I drop it closer to 12 or 10 sets?

 

[Nood]

Depends on the intensity your bringing. I’d die if I did 20-25 working sets. I’m typically around 10-12 no matter what phase I’m in

 

[Mobster]

I'd argue to do what got you that muscle. But no upping of reps, sets or weights.

 

[2Thick]

I think about 12 sets is the goat. Even 10 sets is good. It depends on how hard you're pushing in the gym. But maintenance takes more than just weight training. You should also do some light cardio.

 

[chesty]

If you're on gear then maintaining is going to be a lot easier. You won't muscle waste so fast.

 

[CEO]

Bros even on maintenance I still like to hit at least 15 or 18 sets. Just keeps the workout more fun doing 2 or 3 sets per exercise.

 

[Arabian]

For maintenance. You want to stick to about 12 to 15 sets. And honestly you can probably get away with less than that. It really depends on your intensity.

 

[Ulter]

It's not a bad idea to do some deloading. That will prevent the need to go to maintenance. So you can push hard for 3 weeks and then go deloading for 1 week of the month.

 

[ROIDDERS]

I think overall you'll get good results on 15 sets. I think that is a sweet spot for maintenance. I've seen people go 20 sets but that's a little too much.