New insights from fitness experts reveal that the number of reps you do may be less rigid—and more strategic—than you think.

POV: You have 3 sets of 8 to 10 goblet squat reps. You’re feeling good today, so you pick up a weight heavier than your normal. You only manage to crank out 6 reps, falling short of the goal of 8 – ...

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Why fewer can work: Studies show that just one to three intense sets with heavy weights can yield meaningful strength gains, ...

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My name is Cori Ritchey, and I am an exercise physiology nerd turned fitness journalist, and the fitness editor at Women’s Health. When I’m not writing, editing, and researching fitness, I’m teaching ...

POV: You have 3 sets of 8 to 10 squats reps in your S&C plan. You’re feeling good today, so you load up a weight heavier than your normal. You only manage to crank out 6 reps, falling short of the ...