What term describes the total amount of work performed in a training session, calculated as sets multiplied by reps multiplied by weight?

• A. Density
• B. Volume
• C. Load
• D. Intensity

Answer: (B)

Volume is the total amount of work done in a training session, calculated by multiplying sets, reps, and the weight used. This metric sums up how much work you’ve forced the muscles to perform across the whole session, giving a sense of overall training stress. For example, 4 sets of 8 reps at 70 kg equals 4 × 8 × 70 = 2,240 kg of volume. If you increase any component—more sets, more reps, or heavier weight—the total work goes up, and so does the stimulus on the muscles. Density refers to how much work happens in a given time frame, not the total session burden. Load is the weight lifted in a lift, not the cumulative session total. Intensity is about how hard each lift feels relative to your max, not the overall volume.