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Hello Brian,
A couple months ago, I picked up copies of the Gift of Injury as well as Back Mechanic–both great reads and very helpful. I’ve since implemented the core strengthening protocol on a daily basis, but I had a question regarding volume of the McGill Big 3.

In the Gift of Injury, several volume recommendations are made (6-4-2, 4-3-2, and I believe even 3-2-1 if I recall correctly). I’ve been using the 6-4-2 scheme since starting, but it sounds like Dr. McGill had you on a lower volume progression. Was this ever increased during your rehab, or was it ever reduced to more of a maintenance volume after you started to feel better and begin training heavy again? I don’t recall this being mentioned in the book, and now that I’m beginning to incorporate squats and deadlifts again, I’m not sure if I should be adjusting volume or not. I typically do 6-4-2 both on off-days as well as prior to lifting on training days.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and provide some insight!

Thanks,
Matt

Ken Whetham Answered question April 25, 2018