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Master your reps for real muscle growth

Why reps matter: Reps and sets determine workout volume, which directly impacts muscle growth. Too few won’t stimulate gains; ...
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Here's How Many Reps You Should Do, Depending on Your Fitness Goals

When you lift a weight, how many times should you lift it? Supposedly, there’s a correct “rep range” to use to build strength, and a different rep range to build muscle size, or endurance, or to “tone ...
Runner's World

How many reps should you do to actually build muscle? A new study just settled the debate

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 ...

If You Can Do This Many Pushups, After 55 You’re in Good Shape

CSCS trainer Jarrod Nobbe breaks down push-up benchmarks for over 55s and what your rep count reveals about overall fitness.

If You Can Do This Many Squats Without Stopping After 50, Your Conditioning Is Elite

A CSCS trainer shares exactly how many continuous squats after 50 signal elite conditioning and what your number actually means.

This is How Many Pull-Ups You Should Do Each Day to Build Muscle and Strength

The pull-up is the ultimate bodyweight back-builder – providing you work hard enough ...

The Fitness Tool You Should Be Using to Gain Serious Strength

Lift better with this trainer-approved method.