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Figuring out how many sets and reps to do, what exercises to try, and where to start can be daunting, and it’s one of the main reasons many people opt for a personal trainer or group classes. Once you ...

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 ...

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If you’re like most guys, your workouts probably haven’t changed much in years: three sets of 10, some cardio, maybe a few finishers if you’re feeling ambitious. That’ll work for a while, but ...

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Be honest with yourself about your fitness level. Tailor the reps, sets, and load accordingly. You may be used to seeing fitness influencers and athletes max out barbell squats and deadlifts, but many ...

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