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FITNESS MYTH: THERE IS A ‘MUSCLE-BUILDING’ REP RANGE

If your goal is to build muscle, chances are you have been told you need to train in a ‘muscle-building’ rep range of 8-12 reps. Performing 7 or fewer reps is for strength, and 13 or more reps is for muscular endurance.

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