Whether you enlist the help of a coach to create your programme or 'DIY' — one thing that can be agreed upon is that the organisation of rep ranges is crucial to nail. And with so much conflicting ...

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For decades, lifters were told there was a "magic" rep range for hypertrophy — traditionally 8–12 reps. While this range is indeed effective, modern research has shown that muscle growth can occur ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." PLENTY OF PLANNING goes into a well designed strength training routine. You'll determine the number of ...

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The rep debate has been raging in gyms for decades. Should you lift heavy for fewer reps? Go lighter for higher reps? Can you even handle more reps and more weight? Researchers and gym bros alike have ...

Everything you’ve been taught about building muscle and getting stronger might be completely backwards. While you’ve been religiously counting reps and pushing through sets like a human calculator, a ...

Training for big numbers is about more than just ego. Here's what you need to know ...