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Are you obsessing over rep ranges? Here is why the science says your rep goal matters less than you think

For decades, lifters have argued over the "perfect" number of reps for growth. New research reveals that intensity—not the ...
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The rep range myth is dead: New science proves effort, not numbers, is the secret to muscle growth

As an exercise physiologist and fitness editor, I’ve spent years watching clients apologize for "failing" a set at six reps when the program called for ten. We have been conditioned to believe in ...