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Very logical... I'm tired (3am) so I'll try a quick one.
The recovery bit seems to depend a lot on how hard you hit the muscles, as well as genetics. In my case, I do a fair amount of sets. Probably 6-9 sets per muscle group spread over two or more exercises.
This is high but not extreme. I'm going for volume and am somewhat of a traditionalist. Additionally, I like to use multiple angles and feel that it takes a few sets to get the blood going and the mental intensity up. I enjoy the feeling of exhaustion also. I spend around 2-2.5hrs in each workout - and generally have no fixed cycle. I simply avoid retraining an area until 1day after the muscle soreness has gone.
The equipment supplier "Nautilus", and Mike Mentzer, promoted a one set approach. This is not really mainstream in my view, but has been re-popularized somewhat in the last couple of years. It's probably good for starters. Dunno.
Most pure strength trainers seem to do less sets than me also. With lower reps. They concentrate on basic movements also. Squats, bench and rows. Stuff like that.
Here's another thought. Most of the serious physique trainers that I know are keen on the one bodypart per day routine. So they do 5-6 days per week but have very short workouts.
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