There's no one the best number of sets. It's very individual. This post is only a general guidline. Minimum number of sets for muscle growth: 2-3 for beginners, 3-6 for advanced, per week per muscle group, to failure. Optimum number of sets for muscle growth per workout: 5-10 per muscle group, to or close to failure. More @Wikipedia
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