repetitions

How Many Reps to Build Muscle vs. Strength?

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How many reps for strength and muscle

How many reps should you do to build muscle vs. strength? The number of reps you do greatly influences your training results in terms of hypertrophy or strength gains. Here’s a summary of our recommendations: Number of Reps to Build Muscle: Number of Reps for Strength: Note that these numbers apply to sets taken to, … Read more

Light or Heavy Weights for Muscle Growth and Strength

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light or heavy training

Should you use light or heavy weights if you want to build muscle and strength? Perhaps moderate weights trump them both? For years or even decades, the question of strength training load has been contested. Many studies and scientific articles examine the subject, not to mention the heated discussions in gyms between proponents of one … Read more