When we talk volume and intensity in strength training, the interpretation usually goes as follows: "volume" refers to how many reps or sets are performed, and "intensity" indicates how much weight is lifted, which can also be expressed as a relative percentage of your maximum capability. For example, if you can do only one repetition at 200 pounds, then 100 pounds represents 50% of your one-rep maximum (1RM).
The universal sporting community perceives the relationship between volume and intensity as being inverse, i.e. the more reps that you do, the lower the weight that you can lift, and vice versa.
Is there a universally accepted definition of what high-volume and high-intensity training constitute? Not that I've seen. So, for the purposes of our discussion, I'm going to apply the following parameters, based on total sets per workout:
Ultra-high volume: 35-plus sets
High volume: 25-34 sets
Medium volume: 15-24 sets
Low volume: 5-14 sets