High reps or heavy weights

Ruby 5 days, 11 hours ago Hypertrophy & Aesthetics
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Ruby Registered User
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Nov 07, 2026 14:38

For muscle growth do you guys prefer lifting heavy weights with fewer reps or lighter weights with more reps. I keep getting different advice from people at my gym

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Olivia Registered User
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Nov 07, 2026 14:53

Both can build muscle bro

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Ivy Registered User
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Nov 07, 2026 15:00

I prefer moderate weights with controlled reps

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Willow Registered User
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Nov 07, 2026 15:06

Focus on taking your sets close to failure with good form

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Davis Registered User
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Nov 07, 2026 15:11

Dont lift heavy just to impress people

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Arthur Registered User
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Nov 07, 2026 15:16

I usually stay around 8 to 12 reps

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Smith Registered User
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Nov 07, 2026 15:22

The important thing is progressive overload

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Charles Registered User
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Nov 07, 2026 15:26

Different rep ranges can work for hypertrophy

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Jack Registered User
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Nov 07, 2026 16:10

Choose a weight you can control properly

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