reps
In this article, we’ll explore the world of “effective reps” where muscle growth magic happens. You’ll better understand the science behind muscle engagement, understand the role of discomfort, and learn to quantify intensity.
Are you trying to lose weight and want to maximize the calorie burn? Don’t focus so much on cardio. You need weight training too. But are you better off doing high reps and lighter weights or low reps and heavy weights?
One variable you can manipulate with your workouts is the number of reps you do. By varying rep ranges you can achieve the results you want and help you avoid plateaus. When planning your workouts, should you include low resistance, high rep sets if you’re trying to build muscle? Yes, here’s why.
There are a number of variables you can manipulate to fine tune a strength-training workout. One that most people forget about is rep speed or tempo. This article discusses the benefits of slow reps versus fast reps when building strength.
