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How many reps should a set include if the goals is to improve muscular strength? Muscular endurance?

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Do heavy usually 5-8 reps 4 sets then target other muscle areas while you rest your others
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If you want to improve your endurance: Do sets of 12-15 reps per set. If you want to get muscular hypertrophy: Do sets of 7-12 reps per set. If you want to improve your overall strength: Do sets of 4-6 reps per set. If you are competing in a strength sport and want to improve maximal strength: Do sets of 1-3 reps per ...
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