How many reps should you do to build muscle? A new study just settled the debate

Here's what this means for your next workout.
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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 ...
Yahoo

How Many Reps You'll Need to Build Muscle

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." BUILDING MUSCLE TAKES a plan. If ...

How long do you need to spend in the gym to get strong? Less than you think

If you're procrastinating working out, here's one less excuse. Short gym sessions can be enough to build meaningful strength ...
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 ...

Here’s Exactly How Much Protein You Need To Build 1 Lb. Of Muscle

It might be more than you think.
The New York Times

How to Do a Perfect Lunge

Text and Demonstration by Anna Maltby Visuals by Theodore Tae A lunge is a lower-body exercise that builds leg strength, especially in the quads, hamstrings and glutes. Practicing lunges can help your ...

These Squat Variations Hit Different Muscles—Here’s When (and Why) to Do Them

We go over squat form plus variations to try.