How Many Reps Should I Do?
I am getting a LOT of questions like “how many reps” or “I can do it for 12 reps should I increase the weight” or “How heavy should I lift?”.
These questions are great, but without more info I can’t say how many reps you should do, how heavy you should lift etc.
Too many variables and I would need more info before answering these questions.
However here is a simple breakdown for reps.
This is not set in stone the numbers can vary.
– 1-5 Reps = Strength
– 5-12 Hypertrophy
– 12-16 Muscular Endurance
– 16 + Not strength totally something else loll (Sorry I don’t ever recommend over 15 reps unless it’s specific for a reason).
If your goal is strength do more training in the 3-5 rep range for basic exercises like squats, deadlifts, etc and more accessory work in the 5-8 rep range.
Too many women do sets of 12+ reps. Chasing the burn or thinking high reps will get you more “toned” or lean etc.
It won’t.
Get away from this mentality.
Focus on basic movements, improve your technique, get stronger and a lot of other things will take care of themselves.
We will have more info and programs available soon to help with this.
I hope this helps you.
Stay Strong.
Coach Rob
Rob King is a Competitive PowerLifter, Coach and Writer.
