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RE: Is there an optimal rep range to build muscle?
I disagree, rep ranges DO matter, it just not as simple as
- 1 - 5 Strength
- 8-12 Hypertrophy
- 12-25 Endurance
- 25+ Therapy/Cardio
As long as you do it with the correct technique and the right amount of resistance (going to muscle failure, which happens in the chosen range), you're going to achieve the right volume and metabolic stress, so it's something to navigate your efforts.
There are, however, not only concentric exercises, but eccentric and isometric as well, which might not have "reps", but rather time under load. They achieve the same goal, without those clear-cut ranges.
i disagree also the many reps is very important, good reply bro. i use 25+ for cardio and indeed 1-5 for strength. it works for me :)