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Sam Hopes

High reps vs heavy weights: which is better for building muscle?

Woman performing a bicep curl with her right arm flexed holding dumbbells against grey backdrop

High reps vs heavy weights, which is better for building muscle? Determining whether you should lift heavy or increase your rep count depends on your fitness goals, and we’ve got some answers to help you decide which is for you.

Whether you plan to build muscle, increase strength or improve muscle endurance, barbells, kettlebells, or the best adjustable dumbbells will help you achieve it. But the muscle mass building process (called hypertrophy) requires particular variables and stimuli, so reps and weights matter. 

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