Fitgurú on MSN

The push-up benchmark: How many reps do you really need to be considered in shape?

Beyond simple aesthetics, the humble push-up serves as a critical diagnostic tool for upper-body endurance and cardiovascular ...
Powerlifting Technique on MSN

Reps vs failure, the hypertrophy argument most lifters get wrong

Reps versus failure is the wrong fight. Muscle grows when you train close to failure, choose rep ranges that keep technique ...
Yahoo

Reps Hold the Key to Muscle Growth. Here’s How Trainers Say You Should Use Them.

Look, if you’re at all curious about weight lifting and strength training exercises, you’ve probably heard the word “reps” at some point. You may have even used the abbreviation yourself but still not ...
AOL

‘Reps in Reserve’ Is Key to Building Muscle—Here’s What To Know

If you're curious about how to build muscle without completely overdoing it, implementing "reps in reserve" (RIR) into your workouts could be a total game-changer. RIR is a training method that helps ...