For decades, lifters were told there was a "magic" rep range for hypertrophy — traditionally 8–12 reps. While this range is indeed effective, modern research has shown that muscle growth can occur ...

Should you really slow down your reps in the gym for muscle growth? Does it really matter how long each rep lasts? You might have heard gym buffs and bodybuilders talking about slowing down those reps ...

Walk into any gym, and you’ll hear conflicting advice about reps. Some trainers swear by heavy weights and low reps. Others advocate for lighter weights and high reps. Your workout buddy might tell ...

After a two-year plateau, I built muscle within two months ...

A fitness professional explains why body recomposition – not restrictive dieting or endless cardio – is what finally changed ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. When you walk into a gym, you’ll see lifters meticulously counting sets, tracking reps and stacking plates. But ...

“People get focused on the weight on the bar because of the term ‘load’ in progressive overload,” says Norton, but more reps ...

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Yes, you can build muscle while burning fat – science and real-world evidence both say so, but it’s less than optimal.

The comedian and actor trains like an athlete with sprint training and barbell work ...