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 ...

Look, if you’re at all curious about weight lifting and strength training exercises, you’ve probably heard the word “reps” at some point. You may have even used the abbreviation yourself but still not ...

A comprehensive guide to max out your gains and fill out your shirtsleeves, according to exercise experts.

Changing your rep range and your workout intensity can help you build more muscle, says an exercise scientist with decades of ...

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 ...

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