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How many reps for desired muscle size? (please help)


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Hello,

 

Ive been doing my weights only once per week at the moment as im doing more cardio and im unable to do cardio the day after i do my weights (sore).

 

I would like to know how many reps i should be doing in order to get the right body size.

 

I want to build up my body size at the moment however i dont want to end up hypertrophy size i would like to end up somewhere near http://www.menshealthsa.co.za/images/wallpape rs/December_2007/Mens%20Health%20December%202 007-02.jpg


So should i be doing low reps say 4-6 per set or should i be doing high reps 8-12?

 

Thank you!

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10-12 reps.

 

1-6 reps builds strength.

10-12 builds size.

15+ improves muscular endurance.

 

You won't get huge unless you're on steroids.

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