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01-13-2006, 09:34 AM #1Registered User
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reps for mass
what is the optimum reps for building size? Also how many sets would be best 3 or 4 per excersise ? Thanks!
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Yeah, it's best to sytematically alternate among intensities, also referred to as periodization. Generally, between 65-85% of your 1RM is most effective for hypertrophy.
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