The debate between low-repetition and high-repetition training is an ongoing one in the fitness world, and both have their advantages depending on your fitness goals.
**Low Reps (Strength Training):**
- Typically involves lifting heavier weights for fewer repetitions (usually 1-6 reps per...
High repetition training, often referred to as high-rep training or high-volume training, involves performing exercises for a higher number of repetitions per set. This approach can be beneficial for various fitness goals and has its advantages:
### Endurance and Muscular Conditioning:
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Lower repetitions with heavier weights are good for gaining strength. While higher repetitions with lighter weights are good for muscle endurance. But when muscle growth is the goal, things tend to become more confusing. Swipe left on the post above for more details on muscle growth and rep...
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With gyms closing again in some parts of the world, more people will start training from home. So you may find yourself training with limited equipment and higher repetitions. But can you actually gain muscle while training with higher reps?
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The answer is yes! The current literature on rep...
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People like to get hung up on the “ideal” number of reps per set when training for growth. Research has shown that there really is no “ideal;” you can grow in just about any repetition range as long as you train close to failure. Now, some repetition ranges will be better for improving strength...
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Doesn’t matter who you are or what goals you have, you’ve probably plateaued at one point. It’s possible you’re plateaued at this very moment.
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We tend to stick to the things we are pretty good at. Strength athletes stick to reps under 5. Bodybuilders stick to reps in the 8-12 range. Endurance...
Shoulder pain? Do this today. Grab a resistance band and place it at eye level. Pull your arms out to crest tension in the band where it try’s to pull your arms together. This will force you to keep your scapular adductors engaged.
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Now the band will try to also rotate your arms and point your...
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Conventional wisdom led us to believe that low-rep ranges (1-5) build strength, moderate-rep ranges (6-12) were best for hypertrophy or size, and high-rep ranges (more than 12) develop muscular endurance. While that's partly true, the problem is in the application of the idea. Lifters were...
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