The rep range mistake killing your muscle gains

Hey,

Quick lesson today:

Most guys think lifting heavy for 5 reps builds the most muscle.

Wrong.

Heavy weight (4-6 reps) builds strength. But for maximum muscle growth? You need the 8-12 rep range with moderate weight.

Here's why:

Time under tension. Your muscles need 40-60 seconds of work per set to trigger hypertrophy. Heavy sets last 15-20 seconds. You're done before the muscle is fully stimulated.

Metabolic stress. The "burn" you feel at rep 10? That's metabolic stress—a major driver of muscle growth. Heavy sets don't create enough of it.

Joint health. Maxing out every session wears down your joints fast. Moderate weight lets you train harder, more frequently, without breaking down.

The fix:

Do your first 1-2 exercises heavy (5-8 reps) for strength. Then switch to 8-12 reps for your main hypertrophy work. Finish with 12-15 rep pump sets.

This builds both strength AND size without destroying your body.

Most guys waste years lifting too heavy, wondering why they're not growing. Don't be one of them.

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No guessing. Just follow the plan and grow.

Talk tomorrow, BJ

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