Tailoring your sets and reps to your specific objectives is the key to success. Why the 3–6 Rep Range Builds Strength and 6–12 Builds Muscle For pure strength training, performing 3–6 reps ...

“For maximum strength, we look at 1-6 reps,” adds Ollie Weguelin, director of Sustain Performance. “For heavy weights, you’ll be working at a higher intensity and lower rep range. This is ...