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There is nothing wrong with doing above 20 repetitions, just don't expect to be gaining much mass or strength. At that point, you are primarily increasing muscular endurance.

Toning is a function of lower bodyfat. Lose fat or gain muscle mass, that's how you tone.

There is no best repetition range. You should never stay in one range. I use different ranges for different bodyparts too. I like 8-12 for core work, but 4-8 for a lift like the bench press.

hey cowpimp what are you rep range for movement like side laterals?

i do a 6-10 for shoulder press/ always 12 for side laterals,using rest/pause if i have to get it

Originally Posted by MeLo

hey cowpimp what are you rep range for movement like side laterals?

i do a 6-10 for shoulder press/ always 12 for side laterals,using rest/pause if i have to get it

I try to stay in the 8-12 range for most dumbbell movements. I feel like I can perform each repetition with a form that is closer to perfect if I do this. It is something that I started doing recently, and it is working for me.

i believe he means total. like 20 reps as in 4 sets of 5. anything over 12 in one set is much more endurance-oriented than strength-oriented.

j rizz, i do more than 20 reps for my tris when i work them out. i do 9 sets of 6-8 reps, 4 different excercises. that's 54-72 reps total. this is a very common volume of training to perform, and will by no means hinder your mass gain, ive been super-successful in getting my tris recently doing the aforementioned amount of volume. anything less than 20 reps and your body will probably not see much need to gain mass.

thnks.. i just hear alot of people talking about overworking their muscles and im affraid i will do that if i go over the 20 reps a day style of lifting.. but thnks now that wants me want to hit the weights harder