How many sets and reps should you do to achieve your muscle goals?


More reps with lighter weights can build muscle just as well as heavier weights, but they have to be done to the point of exercise-induced fatigue.

Beginners to strength or resistance training often blink their eyes in puzzlement when they hear the words “set” and “rep”.

They cannot differentiate one from the other and usually throw the two words loosely around during their conversations with friends.

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