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High reps vs. low reps: This is what’s better for building strength, according to new research

To boost your running performance, you consider strength training, but now you’ve got two major questions. Is that effort really necessary? And should I do high reps at a lower weight or low reps at a ...
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Are You Doing Too Many Reps? Here’s What the Research Says

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 ...

What really happens when you do 100 lunges a day for a month

100 lunges a day can be overwhelming. Vanessa started with bodyweight reps to make the task more manageable and approachable. Her aim was to build tolerance, giving her muscles and energy levels a ...

Build strength fast with 21-15-9 – the rep scheme that makes hard workouts feel more manageable

21-15-9 is one of CrossFit’s most recognisable and widely adopted workout formats. The structure is straightforward: you ...
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I Tried Alan Ritchson's 240-Rep EZ-Bar Workout – and Can See Why He Looks Like That

Alan Ritchson is, of course, seriously jacked. To play Jack Reacher in the Reacher series, one non-negotiable expectation is that the American actor lives and breathes the gym. He packed on 13kg of ...
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3 Reasons Why Shorter, Less Intense Workouts Are More Effective For Muscle Growth, According To A Trainer

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Going to the gym is fun, but let’s face it: you don’t want to spend all day there. Luckily, if you ask ...