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Alan Ritchson's High-Volume Workout Inspires Gym Goer

11/8/2025

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Actor Alan Ritchson completed a workout featuring four giant sets totaling 240 reps, focusing on low weight and high volume for muscle growth and injury prevention.
He shared his workout philosophy on Instagram, emphasizing the importance of avoiding injury due to his busy schedule.
Inspired by Ritchson, another gym-goer attempted a similar routine but struggled with the fourth set.
They appreciated the workout, noting that lower weights helped maintain form while pushing their limits.
They defended the upright row exercise, attributing injury risks to poor form rather than the exercise itself.

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Actor Alan Ritchson completed a workout featuring four giant sets totaling 240 reps, focusing on low weight and high volume for muscle growth and injury prevention.
He shared his workout philosophy on Instagram, emphasizing the importance of avoiding injury due to his busy schedule.
Inspired by Ritchson, another gym-goer attempted a similar routine but struggled with the fourth set.
They appreciated the workout, noting that lower weights helped maintain form while pushing their limits.
They defended the upright row exercise, attributing injury risks to poor form rather than the exercise itself.