Hypothetical model of strength training (associated with the standard/linear Matveyev's periodization model).

Phase Hypertrophy Basic Strength Strength & Power Peaking* or Maintenance
Sets 3-6 2-6 3-5 1-3
Reps 6-12 ≤ 6 1-5 1-5
Days/Wk 2-4 2-5 2-5 1-5
Intensity Cycle** 2-4:1 2-4:1 2-3:1 --
Intensity 60-85% ≥ 85% 25-75% (90%) vary high to low
Volume high moderate to high moderate to low low to very low
Rest Between Sets 30 sec to 1 min 30 sec 1-5 min 1-5 min 1-5 min

* Peaking for sports with a definite climax or maintenance for sports with long seasons such as football and basketball.

** Intensity Cycle - ratio of the number of heavy training weeks to lighter unloading weeks (i.e., 2-4:1 = 2-4 weeks progressing upward in intensity and then 1 week down).

Source: adapted from Stone M.H., O'Bryant H., Garhammer J.  J. Sports Med. Phys. Fit. 21(4): 342-351, 1981.