🔑All rep ranges and portions of the rep have value in building muscle.
🚀Novelty in training trumps specific rep ranges or portions of the rep.
💪Strength gained in a particular rep range is specific to that range.
🤔Bodybuilders often advocate for specific rep ranges, leading to turf wars in the fitness community.
🚫Avoid partial reps and training in shortened ranges of motion, especially in the first year of exercise.
Are studies claiming specific rep ranges or portions of the rep superior accurate?
—No, studies often focus on specific rep ranges or portions, but all rep ranges and portions have value in building muscle.
What is the importance of novelty in training?
—Novelty in training is important to prevent plateaus and continue building muscle. Constantly changing stimuli produces better results.
Is strength gained in a particular rep range specific to that range?
—Yes, strength gained in a particular rep range is specific to that range. Training in different rep ranges helps develop overall strength.
Why do bodybuilders often advocate for specific rep ranges?
—Bodybuilders may advocate for specific rep ranges to justify their preferred training methods, leading to turf wars in the fitness community.
Should I avoid partial reps and training in shortened ranges of motion?
—Yes, especially in the first year of exercise. Partial reps and training in shortened ranges of motion can lead to dysfunction and instability.
00:01Studies claiming specific rep ranges or portions of the rep are superior are misleading.
00:22Rep ranges and portions of the rep all have value in building muscle.
01:09Strength gained in a particular rep range is specific to that range.
01:41Bodybuilders advocating for specific rep ranges create unnecessary turf wars.
03:47Avoid partial reps and training in shortened ranges of motion, especially in the first year of exercise.
