What is a trigger session day?

A "trigger session day" refers to days when you perform short, low to moderate intensity workouts, aimed at maintaining and stimulating muscle development without causing significant muscle damage. These sessions should involve activities that facilitate recovery and maintain the muscle-building signal from previous more intense workouts. The goal is not to exhaust the muscles but to keep them active and enhance recovery and growth by stimulating blood flow.

Trigger sessions usually last about 5 to 10 minutes and can be repeated two to three times a day, focusing on light exercises or mobility work. They are particularly beneficial on "off days" from regular intense training sessions, helping to sustain muscle building signals and support overall muscle health and growth. Using techniques like resistance bands can be especially effective during these sessions due to their convenience and the ability to control intensity easily 1 2 3.