If you’re training with weights close to your max versus weights that you can lift 30, 40, 50, or even 60 times, what difference does it make?
In today’s episode, we’re looking at a study that examined exactly this. And even though we were a bit underwhelmed by the study design, it led to a great discussion!
To bring you even greater value, we answer your best questions on the topic. See the timestamps below.
Timestamps:
- 04:30 – Today’s topic: How good are 30-rep sets for muscle and strength?
- 24:00 – Question 1: Is the total volume lifted king? If I lift 10,000 kg, does it matter how many sets or reps I spread the volume over?
- 26:45 – Question 2: No question, but I truly hate high reps, so I hope you say good things about low reps.
- 28:30 – Question 3: When doing low reps and low sets (2-3), should you always go to failure in every set?
- 34:15 – Question 4: Is it good to periodize low and high reps when your goal is strength? Or should you just do low reps for life?
- 38:45 – Question 5: Is low or high reps more suitable if you’re over age 40 or 50?
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This is episode 110 of the podcast. Check out the five previous episodes below:
- Episode 109: How to Get Big Arms
- Episode 108: How to Lose Fat without Losing Muscle (Step-by-Step)
- Episode 107: Strength Training Before and After Menopause
- Episode 106: Mailbag! The Ultimate Back Workout, and More
- Episode 105: Mailbag! How to Handle Injuries, Bulking, and More
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